Pontiff's Fiat 500 car on auction

yinka ogunlami 12:52 - 22 March 2016

Pope Francis arrives at the Festival of Families rally along Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia

Recent reports says the Fiat 500 car Pope Francis used during his historical visit to the United State of America is now being auctioned.

Recent reports says the Fiat 500 car Pope Francis used during his historical visit to the Archdiocese of New York United State of America is now being auctioned.

The and Charitybuzz put the auction together. The net proceeds from the auction will be used for Catholic schools, Charities and relief services.

The bid started at $10,500 on Thursday, March 17, 2016 and will be available on the Charitybuzz auction site until 3om ET on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

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The bid is currently at $46,000.

provided the Fait 500 car the pontiff used on his visit to USA.

According to , the winner will meet with Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Patrick's Cathedral or the Archdiocese of New York to bless the car and will receive a verification letter that confirms that the Holy Father used the car.