pope benedict followed that his was a white armored mercedes suv. his had gold trim and a seat with hydraulic lift and built-in oxygen supply. but pope francis likes the open air version with a rain shield saying i cannot greet the people and tell them i love them inside a sardine can, even if it is made of glass. for me it is a wall. for pope francis, this allows him not only to kiss babies but serves for easier dinner delivery. the pontiff's car choice probably adds more stress for his security team but it's also a sign of his leadership and a new phase in the ever-evolving history of the pope mobile. am amora walker cnn. and the title may be stripped not because he lost a fight, but because he didn't follow rules.