Deportivo La Coruña Delegation Visits Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
Representatives of the Spanish football club Deportivo La Coruña, commonly known as Dépor, traveled to the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo XIV in Saint Peter's Square. This historic visit was organized as part of the celebrations for the club's 120th anniversary, aiming to enhance the entity's international projection. The delegation was led by CEO Massimo Adalberto Benassi and included Ourense priest Yeray Fariñas, first-team player David Mella, women's team representative Millene, and members of the Deportivo Foundation. During the audience, which was described as taking place in an atmosphere of great closeness, Benassi presented the Holy Pontiff with two significant gifts: a statue of the Virgin of the Rosary, the patron saint of La Coruña, and a personalized Deportivo jersey. These gestures were intended to highlight the club's deep connection to its city and its cultural symbols. The event marks a unique intersection of sports and religious diplomacy, underscoring the social influence of the football club within its community and on a broader stage.
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