Papal palate: How Pope Leo XIV blends Italian and Peruvian tastes
After the Pope publicly mentioned his cook from Italy, the media reported that he also has a woman from Peru cooking for him. Leo XIV is closely connected to this country.
What you need to know
- Pope Leo XIV has two cooks: one from Naples and another from Peru. This information came to light after an audience with the Napoli soccer club players.
- The cook from Naples, Mrs. Rosa, is a fervent Napoli fan, which the Pope highlighted while conveying congratulations on her behalf.
- Veronica Sanchez Molina from Peru comes from a country with which the Pope has strong personal ties.
During the audience for the Napoli players, Pope Leo XIV revealed that his cook, Mrs. Rosa, is a big fan of the club. The Pope conveyed congratulations on her behalf. - Congratulations also from the lady preparing my meals these days. She is from Naples and [...] would also have liked to be here, Mrs. Rosa, who is a big fan - he said.
Experts point out that this shows how closely the Pope is connected with the people who take care of his daily needs.
Why does the Pope have a cook from Peru?
Following the Pope's statement, church media quickly reported that Leo XIV also has another cook - Veronica Sanchez Molina. She is from Peru, with which Pope Leo XIV has strong ties. He spent many years there on a mission, which influenced his personal relationships with the residents of this country. It's worth noting that the Pope's personal secretary, Father Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga, also hails from Peru, from the city of Chiclayo.
Pope Leo XIV currently resides in the Palazzo Sant'Uffizio, where both cooks prepare meals not only for him but also for his guests. This combination of Italian and Peruvian cuisine is meant to reflect the cultural diversity that the Pope values and nurtures.
