See Pope Francis Mannequin Taking a Ride Around Manhattan, Causing a Ruckus
Did Pope Francis get to New York earlier than expected?
![Madame Tussauds New York unveils a never-before-seen Pope Francis figure with a tour around New York in a 'Pope Mobile' to celebrate the Pope's inaugural U.S. visit on Sept. 24, 2015.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/gty_fake_pope_lb_150924_16x9_992.jpg?w=1600)
— -- Did Pope Francis get to New York earlier than expected?
Not exactly. This white convertible with a mannequin of Francis propped in the back seat was driven around Manhattan today, causing quite the scene for bystanders and New York City police officers.
The mannequin is a new wax figure being added to Madame Tussauds to celebrate the pope's visit.
A representative for Madame Tussauds New York said in a statement: “The NYPD agreed that this was all in good fun as we celebrated Pope Francis’ first trip to New York. The figure is a true testament to the artistry of Madame Tussauds and generated a lot of smiles and photo opportunities for several bystanders along the way.”
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