Vatican: Century of Mercedes-Benz popemobiles goes on display

What happened: The Vatican Museums opened an exhibition of Mercedes-Benz vehicles used by successive popes, from a 1930 limousine to modern models. It runs until 31 January 2027. Key numbers: Oldest exhibit is a Nürburg 460 presented to Pope Pius XI on 23 May 1930. Why it matters: Vatican Museums director Barbara Jatta says the exhibition aims to showcase a century of papal journeys. The display focuses exclusively on Mercedes-Benz, though other manufacturers have supplied vehicles to popes.

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