Sunday, October 17, 2004
Jst in time for his 26th anniversary
Rome, Oct. 14 (CWNews.com) - Pope John Paul II (bio - news) could soon own a new sports car, courtesy of the famous Italian manufacturer, Ferrari.
Luca Montezemolo, the head of Ferrari, told reporters that his firm was ready to make a special Formula One car for the Holy Father, as a gift to commemorate the 26th anniversary of his papal election.
Montezemolo said that the Pope's test drive-- which provided some free publicity for the auto manufacturer-- came at a time "when Ferrari was not having great success." He said that he was making a new car for the Pontiff because it was "the least I can do to show my appreciation."
The Vatican has not commented on the Ferrari offer.
Luca Montezemolo, the head of Ferrari, told reporters that his firm was ready to make a special Formula One car for the Holy Father, as a gift to commemorate the 26th anniversary of his papal election.
Montezemolo said that the Pope's test drive-- which provided some free publicity for the auto manufacturer-- came at a time "when Ferrari was not having great success." He said that he was making a new car for the Pontiff because it was "the least I can do to show my appreciation."
The Vatican has not commented on the Ferrari offer.
