The iconic popemobile, once used by the late Pope Francis during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem, has been repurposed into a mobile children’s clinic for the war-torn Gaza Strip. Dubbed the ‘Vehicle of Hope,’ this initiative fulfills the late pontiff’s final wish to serve the children of Gaza. The vehicle, originally a gift from Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas, was unveiled in Bethlehem near the Church of the Nativity, where preparations for Christmas are underway. Cardinal Anders Arborelius, Bishop of Stockholm, blessed the vehicle and emphasized its mission to ensure every child feels ‘seen, heard, and protected.’ Staffed by medical professionals, the clinic is equipped to perform triage, examinations, diagnoses, and treatments, including vaccinations and wound care, with a capacity for up to 200 consultations daily. Children will sit in the pope’s former seat while receiving care. The transformation, led by Caritas, a Catholic humanitarian organization, cost $15,000 and was carried out by Palestinian mechanics. However, the clinic’s entry into Gaza awaits Israeli authorization, as the region continues to recover from a fragile truce after two years of devastating conflict. Caritas Secretary General Alistair Dutton stressed the urgency of gaining access to deliver this vital humanitarian aid.