A secret Ford project turned out to be a new Chicago-themed car for the Pope. See inside the SUV.

Ford employees knew they were building an Explorer for a VIP. The company's CEO handed the keys to the Pope in February.
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Ford CEO Gifts Pope Leo XIV Custom Chicago-Inspired Car

“Pope Leo XIV has deep roots on Chicago’s South Side — just like Ford,” Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, said in a statement shared ...

The secret vehicle Ford built that CEO Farley just gave to Pope Leo

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.

See the secret SUV Ford built for Pope Leo in his native Chicago

CEO Jim Farley took a drive with the pope to demonstrate some advanced features, including unique nods to the Vatican and the ...