Pope Leo signed a BMW motorbike at his general audience on Wednesday (September 3), which will be auctioned off with proceeds going to a children's charity.

The pope sat on the bike as crowds clapped and cheered in St. Peter's Square after he signed the white vehicle bearing a "LEO XIV" plate.

The bike was brought to Pope Leo by motorcycling group Jesus-Biker, who will then sell the bike to benefit a children's aid project in Madagascar.

Jesus-Biker said that the bike is inspired by the popemobile and will act as "travelling symbol of faith, solidarity, and peace."

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1. POPE LEO SIGNING BMW MOTORBIKE BEFORE SITTING ON MOTORBIKE / PEOPLE CLAPPING / POPE HOLDING HELMET

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2. POPE'S SIGNATURE ON MOTORBIKE

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3. POPE MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF JESUS-BIKER MOTORBIKING GROUP

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4. PLATE ON BIKE READING: "LEO XIV"

5. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE RIDING SIGNED MOTORBIKE