Pope Leo has a new set of wheels — and they come with a Chicago connection. Here's what to know about the custom Ford gifted ...

Ford CEO Jim Farley and his wife ended up at the Vatican last month handing over keys to a customized SUV to Pope Leo XIV.

A Ford plant in Chicago created a custom 2026 Explorer SUV for Pope Francis XIV that was delivered to the pontiff at the ...

American car manufacturer Ford has secretly built Pope Leo XIV a custom SUV, decked with pontiff plates that read “DA POPE” ...

The company said Pope Leo plans to use the custom 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum hybrid inside the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV hasn’t been shy about his Chicago roots since taking the job but having ties to that toddling town is paying off in a new way for him courtesy of a new specialized Ford Explorer built at ...

Ford CEO Jim Farley and wife Lia gifted Pope Leo XIV a customized Explorer SUV during a private Vatican audience on Feb. 28, featuring Chicago-themed details and a hybrid powertrain.

A custom-built sport utility vehicle has been quietly produced by Ford Motor Company for Pope Leo XIV, featuring unique ...

The San Pietro in Vincoli basilica in Rome is home to one of Michelangelo’s most famous works, the massive marble statue of Moses, as well as the purported chains that imprisoned the first pope.