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        "rendered": "<p>You heard of the popemobile, now meet the papal lawn mower The Vatican\u2019s gardeners have a new tool for maintaining the papal grounds: a custom-designed electric lawn mower bearing the Holy See\u2019s coat of arms. Pope Leo XIV received the white Electra 2.0 mower during a general audience in mid-November, a gift from Czech manufacturer Swardman. The specially commissioned model features leather-lined handles and was hand-assembled at the company\u2019s facility in \u0160ardice, Czech Republic. \u201cIt was an incredibly powerful experience full of humility and respect,\u201d Jakub Dvo\u0159\u00e1k, the company\u2019s sales manager who personally presented the gift, told CNA. \u201cThe pontiff appreciated the Vatican\u2019s coat of arms placed on the appliance, listened with interest as we explained how it functions, and thanked us very politely.\u201d The quiet, precision-cutting mower is destined for use in the Vatican Gardens or possibly at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, according to a press release from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which facilitated the presentation. Founded in 2013, the company manufactures lawn care equipment that it describes as combining functionality with \u201ctimeless elegance\u201d suited to historic settings. The Czech Embassy to the Holy See played a key role in arranging the gift, which Dvo\u0159\u00e1k called \u201ca moment of unmistakable magic.\u201d Vatican gardeners will put the electric mower to work maintaining the manicured lawns that provide green respite within the world\u2019s smallest state. This article was originally published by CNA. Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today EWTN Vatican on WhatsApp Bohumil Petr\u00edk Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter. More news related to this article Pope Francis confirms plans to visit Turkey for historic Nicaea council anniversary Pope to give 2025 Ratzinger Prize to conductor Riccardo Muti at Christmas concert Pope Leo reminds Turkish Catholic minority of the \u2018logic of littleness\u2019 Castel Gandolfo prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV: \u2018The heart of the city returns\u2019 King Charles Postpones Vatican Visit To Give Pope Francis More Recovery Time Vatican: Benedict XVI\u2019s condition serious but stable<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/papal-lawn-mower-vatican-garden-gift-swardman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/papal-lawn-mower-vatican-garden-gift-swardman<\/a><\/em><\/p>",
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