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 ...

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

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.

Ford Motor Co.'s CEO and his wife have donated to Pope Leo XIV a secretly built, customized 2026 Ford Explorer hybrid SUV ...

There have been many iconic popemobiles over the years, and Ford Motor Company was behind probably the most important one, the spectacular 1964 Lincoln Continental customized by coachbuilder ...

Ford secretly built an SUV for Pope Leo in his hometown of Chicago - with custom pontiff plates - The custom car included ...

CHICAGO—Ford Motor Co.’s historic Chicago Assembly Plant recently built a one-of-a-kind Explorer for Pope Leo XIV, who grew up just a few miles from the factory.

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 ...