Vatican Accelerates Toward a Greener Future with New Electric Vehicle
Completed in December 2025, the canopy contributes to the Vatican''s broader strategy of reducing carbon emissions by integrating solar energy into its daily power consumption.
The popemobile is an iconic piece of Vatican imagery. The car's conversion to electric comes as the pope has repeatedly urged people worldwide to accept the science of climate change and work to protect the environment. The Vatican says it plans to convert all of its vehicles to emission-free options by 2030.
It is the first all-electric, purpose-built popemobile, although Francis has on occasion used electric cars on some of his foreign trips. The new popemobile has a very similar appearance - but different engine - to the model of Mercedes he has been using in recent months.
The "one-of-a-kind" pope transit vehicle comes equipped with finishes including a retractable roof and a rotating seat for Francis to greet audiences. The popemobile is an iconic piece of Vatican imagery.
The Vatican says it plans to convert all of its vehicles to emission-free options by 2030. Catholic Jubilees are celebrated every 25 years and are "precious times for taking stock of our lives, both as individuals and as communities," Francis has said.
Completed in December 2025, the canopy contributes to the Vatican''s broader strategy of reducing carbon emissions by integrating solar energy into its daily power consumption.
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