Pope Francis will bring his message of "Mercy and Compassion" to 11 different venues in the Philippines, Asia's only Catholic stronghold, from Jan.15 to Jan.19, 2015.
Pope Francis will be riding the first jeepney converted into a popemobile, the unofficial designation for any motor vehicle used by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, during his visit to Manila.
When he does, the US military war horse ingenious Filipinos turned into a public transport vehicle will drive into automotive history.
The white popemobile is built on a brand-new jeepney chassis, converted to a secure platform to give the faithful a good view of the Pontiff. It is every inch a Philippine jeepney, from the long bumper with steel “bull bar” up front, to the stainless steel strips adorning the sides, to the checkered plate metal step at the rear.
The papal coat of arms adorns the hood, roof and sides and includes the emblem of the Society of Jesus, an eight-pointed star symbolizing the Virgin Mary, and a spikenard representing St. Joseph. On each of the jeepney’s flanks, is a glass cross, sculpted by renowned artist Ramon Orlina. #catholic #católico #catholics #catholicism #catholicchurch #church #christian #christians #christianity #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #bible #jeep #popevisit #faith #papafranco #papalmobile #papaltrip #manila #pope #Philippine #filipino #Philippines #popeinph #proudcatholic #popefrancis #popemobile #romancatholic
by Catholic Imageryvia Instagram1/9/2015 1:28:42 PM
