<p>Biker culture has come to the Vatican. Pope Francis today 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.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Thundering Harley engines nearly drowned out the recitation of the "Our Father" prayer in Latin that accompanied Francis as he greeted the crowd before Mass.<br /><br />In St. Peter's Square, bikers in their trademark leather Harley vests sat alongside nuns and tens of thousands of faithful Catholics taking part in an unrelated, two-day pro-life rally, the centerpiece of which was Francis' Mass.<br /><br />Francis addressed them both after Mass, giving a blessing to the "numerous participants" of the Harley rally.<br /><br />Tens of thousands of Harley owners from around the world descended on Rome for the anniversary.</p>
<p>Biker culture has come to the Vatican. Pope Francis today 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.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Thundering Harley engines nearly drowned out the recitation of the "Our Father" prayer in Latin that accompanied Francis as he greeted the crowd before Mass.<br /><br />In St. Peter's Square, bikers in their trademark leather Harley vests sat alongside nuns and tens of thousands of faithful Catholics taking part in an unrelated, two-day pro-life rally, the centerpiece of which was Francis' Mass.<br /><br />Francis addressed them both after Mass, giving a blessing to the "numerous participants" of the Harley rally.<br /><br />Tens of thousands of Harley owners from around the world descended on Rome for the anniversary.</p>