sat 30 jan 2016, 08:03

‘Pausmobieltje’ auctioned in United States

PHILADELPHIA A small Fiat 500L where pope Francis in driving, it is in the United States was auctioned for 82.000 dollars (75,000 euros). According to the organizers, it was Friday (local time) eagerly offered on the car.

The Fiat was one of the cars where the 79-year-old Francis during a visit to Philadelphia in left around. The third passenger turned out to be the value of the vehicle significantly have increased. The car is in the USA new from 19.000 dollar to purchase.

More than nineteen parties were registered for the auction, which is only eleven minutes. Now may car is the new owner of the car. The proceeds of the auction goes to the local diocese.

The Argentine religious potentate drew last year during his first visit to the US an enormous audience. The streets were full of people who were hoping to catch a glimpse of Francis, who spoke with the homeless, victims of child sexual abuse and prisoners.