Austerity leads to Papal Fiat

Stacy Meichtry reports on yet another manifestation of the frugal lifestyle Pope Francis is bringing to the Vatican:

On his first trip to Latin America, history's first New World pope grabbed headlines with his decision to ditch the bulletproof Mercedes-Benz popemobile for a silver Fiat Idea for his inaugural drive around Rio de Janeiro. More-Affordable Popemobile

Oh, well. Hope he keeps the Ford Focus.