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Pope's hat for sale on eBay, bidding now at $258,000

Money raised will go to a children's charity.

By Ed Adamczyk
Pope Francis' skullcap is up for auction on eBay. UPI//Mohamad Torokman/Pool
Pope Francis' skullcap is up for auction on eBay. UPI//Mohamad Torokman/Pool | License Photo

ROME, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- A skullcap worn by Pope Francis is up for auction on eBay with sale money going to a charity, and the highest bid is $258,000 and rising.

The host of "Le Iene," or "the Hyenas," an Italian comedy television program, traded skullcaps with the pope as the two met at a general audience in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. Security handed the gift to the pope, who examined it and put it on his head, giving his own to the host.

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The pope's hat was put on eBay for sale Wednesday and by Thursday attracted 134 bids, the highest at 201,240 euros ($258,000). Bidding closes Sept. 24. The money will be donated to Soleterre, a charity serving children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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