Pope Leo signed a BMW motorbike at his general audience on Wednesday (September 3), which will be auctioned off with proceeds going to a children’s charity, Reuters reports.
The pope sat on the bike as crowds clapped and cheered in St. Peter’s Square after he signed the white vehicle bearing a “LEO XIV” plate.
The bike was brought to Pope Leo by motorcycling group Jesus-Biker, who will then sell the bike to benefit a children’s aid project in Madagascar.
Jesus-Biker said that the bike is inspired by the popemobile and will act as “travelling symbol of faith, solidarity, and peace.”
