I wonder if the employees of Volvo at least get a plenary indulgence for that gift. Ew....might be considered buying an indulgence. Scrap that.
athorninthepew | Homepage | 06.20.07 - 9:54 am | #

I'm reminded of that joke that ends "...he must be important, he's got the Pope drving for him!" Benedict does look like he wouldn't mind taking the Volvo for a spin through his beloved Bavaria, blasting out Favorite Hymns of 1699 on the CD player, hee hee.
Panda Rosa | 06.20.07 - 11:41 am | #

Thomas, he received this car more than year ago...and it was used of his Valle d'Aosta moving. I belive his use limousine for driving round Rome.
Marketa | Homepage | 06.20.07 - 11:50 am | #

so that's like the fifth SUV in the vatican city then huh? maybe the seventh in Rome?
Anonymous | 06.20.07 - 3:43 pm | #

Of course the pope has a car, Thom. He has a full time job. Luv, Dad.
Edward Peters | Homepage | 06.20.07 - 4:07 pm | #

The disadvantages to owning a car:

1. Gas prices
2. Insurance
3. GAS prices
4. Maintainace costs (oil changes new wipers etc.)
5. GAS PRICES
6. licence plate fees
7. GAS PRICES!!!!!!!!!!!

The advantage to owning a car, not depending on others & public transportation.

Like your father said, the Pope does have a full time job. However most of them don't come with free cars.

Besides, I've been trying to get elected pope since the time of Paul VI. So, getting a full time job might be easier. :)
Al | Homepage | 06.20.07 - 5:33 pm | #

Doesn't the Pope know that owning the SUV is a sin? ;-)
Christopher | Homepage | 06.20.07 - 11:39 pm | #

Zoom Zoom
Fr John Trigilio Jr | Homepage | 06.21.07 - 5:29 pm | #

The real question is whether or not this car makes il Papa too proud of himself or not. Hmmmm ...
Royce | Homepage | 06.23.07 - 8:41 pm | #