Latest Popemobile Is a Kia
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Pope Francis is about to help elevate the profile of Kia Motors Corp.’s Soul beyond that of a ride for hip-hop-dancing hamsters.
The pope slipped into the back of the compact car and rolled down a window to wave at the welcoming party, including President Park Geun Hye, as he kicked off a five-day visit to South Korea, according to televised footage today. The 77-year-old is scheduled to preside over a beatification ceremony for Korean martyrs that is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people to the city center in Aug. 16, according to organizers.