Pope Francis has called on priests and nuns to buy a 'humble' car

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The pontiff called on those in the Catholic Church to be more 'humble' during a lecture to trainee priests and nuns at the Vatican auditorium over the weekend.



The 266th Pope, who has pledged to root out bureaucracy and controversy in the Vatican, also criticsed priests who purchase the latest model of smart phones.



Pope Francis said: "It hurts me when I see a priest or a nun with the latest model car, you can't do this.



"Cars are necessary. But take a more humble one. Think of how many children die of hunger and dedicate the savings to them."



Pope Francis has opted for a simplier lifestyle to his predcessors since more succeeding Pope Benedict in March.

The pontiff has pledged to root out bureaucracy and controversy in the Vatican

It hurts me when I see a priest or a nun with the latest model car, you can't do this Pope Francis