ROME, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

Pope Francis today blessed thousands of Harley–Davidson motorcycles and riders to the celebratory roar of V-Twin engines as he rode through the crowd in Vatican City. In the spirit of fulfilling dreams, Harley–Davidson fans from all over the world took part in the pontiff’s Sunday ceremonies as part of Harley–Davidson’s 110^th Anniversary celebrations in Rome.

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„Our promise to our customers is to offer them once-in-a-lifetime experiences that few other brands can fulfill,” said Mark-Hans Richer, Chief Marketing Officer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company. „Having our customers treated to the blessing today fulfills that promise of epic adventures.”

During the Mass, Pope Francis thanked everyone participating in Harley–Davidson’s 110^th Anniversary celebrations in Rome.  

The four-day celebration draws to a close Sunday night with a full program of music and entertainment at the Port of Ostia, Rome. The event marks the European leg of Harley–Davidson’s 110^th Anniversary, a year-long series of global celebrations spanning 11 countries on six continents culminating in the company’s hometown of Milwaukee during the last weekend in August.

For more information about the Harley–Davidson 110^th Anniversary, please visit: http://110.harley-davidson.com

About Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley–Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley–Davidson’s website at http://www.harley-davidson.com.