Pope Francis blesses Harley-Davidsons

Pope Francis, harley davidson, vatican — AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano

In this photo provided by the Vatican paper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis receives a leather jacket from Harley Davidson Motor Company senior vice-president Mark Hans-Richer, at the Vatican, Wednesday, June 12, 2013.

Pope Francis blesses a sick or disabled person wearing Harley-Davidson garb at the end of a pro-life Mass in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, June 16, 2013. Pope Francis on Sunday blessed thousands of Harley Davidsons and their riders as the American motorcycle manufacturer celebrated its 110th anniversary with a loud parade and plenty of leather.

Harley-Davidson riders look at Vatican souvenirs in St. Peter's Square during a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Pope Francis (C) blesses Harley-Davidson motorbikers before the mass for the day of 'Evangelium Vitae' in Via della Conciliazione on June 16, 2013 at Vatican city.

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are parked in Via della Conciliazione leading to St. Peter's Square during a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Harley Davidson motorcycles riders wear shirts with a picture of Pope Francis and writing reading in Italian "I am here" as they attend the arrival of Pope Francis to celebrate mass in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Pope Francis waves to faithful as he arrives for a Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Harley Davidson motorcycles parade through the center of Rome, Saturday, June 15, 2013.

St. Peter's dome is reflected on a Harley-Davidson motorbike during 110th Anniversary event in Rome on June 14, 2013.

A biker rides his motorcycles in front of St. Peter's square during the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary event in Rome on June 14, 2013.