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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745545879776viber_image_2025-04-25_08-34-53-695.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>MANILA — Designed after the traditional jeepney of the Philippines, Pope Francis used a locally-made popemobile when he visited the country in 2015.</p><p>The vehicle was unlike any other popemobiles as it was made with special requests from Pope Francis. Non-armored and wide open, the design allowed the pontiff to easily reach out his hand to the public.</p><p>“Hindi siya armored, open type para ma-reach out niya yung mga tao.” said Emiliano Lorenzo, Special Project ATPI.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/4/22/-one-isn-t-born-a-saint-school-nuns-remember-pope-francis-as-a-boy-0947">&#x27;One isn&#x27;t born a saint&#x27;: School nuns remember Pope Francis as a boy</a></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17455460858941745546081856.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The vehicle was built in around 6 months, from the brainstorming of the concept until the actual construction.</p><p>Stored in a warehouse facility of ATPI, the vehicle undergoes periodical maintenance and remains in pristine condition even after 10 years.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17455461068361745546104069.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>“Every time na matapos sa display yan, nililinis namin, binabalutan namin,&quot; Lorenzo said.</p><p>The vehicle is set to visit churches around Metro Manila. From Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, it will then be transferred to San Antonio Parish Church. <strong>—Report from Darylle Sarmiento</strong></p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO: </strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CNs1w1RHqOE?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The vehicle was unlike any other <i>popemobiles </i>as it was made with special requests from Pope Francis.</p>

The vehicle was unlike any other popemobiles as it was made with special requests from Pope Francis.

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Vehicle used by Pope Francis in PH to go around Metro Manila churches

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Darylle Sarmiento

Published April 25, 2025 09:55 AM PHT

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Updated April 28, 2025 12:22 PM PHT

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