Godspeed! Pope given gold-rimmed Lamborghini Huracan worth £180,000

The Pontiff has been given an upgrade on his Popemobile - a personalised white and gold Lamborghini Huracan worth around £180,000.

Pope Francis received the supercar as a gift from Lamborghini, but rather than getting behind the wheel he immediately blessed the vehicle and signed its bonnet in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City.

He then handed the car over to Sotheby's auctioneers who will sell it and donate the proceeds to charities helping victims of human trafficking, vulnerable women and children on the African continent, and Christians suffering persecution in Iraq.

A genuine Apostolic Blessing will likely increase its auction value, although it is unknown by how much.
The 610 horsepower Huracan, which was painted white with gold stripes in keeping with Catholic Church traditions, has a top speed of 201mph and can go from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds.

The 610 horsepower Huracan, which was painted white with gold stripes in keeping with Catholic Church traditions, has a top speed of 201mph and can go from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds.