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Pope Leo XIV enjoys Spanish delicacies at Madrid dinner

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pope Leo XIV dined in Madrid, enjoying a menu featuring Spanish delicacies like spider crab, shrimp, and Iberian ham.
  • The meal, curated by the Royal Academy of Gastronomy and served by the historic Lhardy restaurant, showcased Spain's rich culinary heritage.
  • Accompanied by wines from León and Bierzo, the dinner followed an event hosted by the Archdiocese of Madrid for cultural, economic, and sports leaders.

Pope Leo XIV savored a dinner in Madrid featuring a selection of Spain's finest culinary offerings, including spider crab, shrimp, and Iberian ham. The menu, presented by the Royal Academy of Gastronomy, aimed to highlight the diversity and richness of Spanish gastronomic heritage.

The meal, prepared by the renowned Madrid restaurant Lhardy, included smoked salmon, Iberian ham, and croquettes as appetizers. Guests also enjoyed gazpacho with Galician spider crab and a shrimp salad from Motril, followed by baked Cantabrian hake.

The dinner took place after an event organized by the Archdiocese of Madrid at the Movistar Arena, themed 'Weaving networks with the world of culture, art, economy, and sport.' The Royal Academy noted that Spanish gastronomy serves as a vehicle for culture, identity, and hospitality.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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