Custom refit of a boat for the Pope

With the Popemobile unavailable for use in Venice, the Pope made his visit in a boat prepared for the role by the Tagliapietra Boatyard.

When the Pope visited Venice earlier this year no exceptions were made to the rule that no vehicles are allowed in Venice, which ruled out the Popemobile for transport.

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