Pope’s Evoque’s a Hoax, Says Snopes

Pope Francis is not downsizing from his familiar Mercedes G-Class Popemobile to a Range Rover Evoque, says fact-checking website Snopes.

Popemobile fanboys shivered with excitement when websites Motorin’ Pope and Holy Automotive! both broke the news and ran photos of what appeared to be an Evoque Popemobile, complete with a rakish roofline over the Pontiff’s seat.

However, after closely examining the photograph, Snopes declared it a hoax, saying the lack of rear doors was a dead giveaway.  “With no back doors, the Evoque’s ingress and egress would be abominable,” said Snopes spokesperson Bobo Sunderman.  “The Pope would have to climb over the front seat, which is next to impossible when wearing a robe.”