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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass For Jubilee of Prisoners - Vatican

The hosts for the celebration will be donated by the Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti Foundation through the project "Il senso del Pane" (The Meaning of Bread), which since 2016 has involved more than 300 prisoners each year in the creation of hosts destined for over 15,000 Italian and foreign dioceses, religious congregations, parishes, monasteries and Christian communities during a mass on the occasion of the Jubilee of Prisoners at St Peter's basilica in the Vatican on December 14, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass For Jubilee of Prisoners - Vatican

The hosts for the celebration will be donated by the Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti Foundation through the project "Il senso del Pane" (The Meaning of Bread), which since 2016 has involved more than 300 prisoners each year in the creation of hosts destined for over 15,000 Italian and foreign dioceses, religious congregations, parishes, monasteries and Christian communities during a mass on the occasion of the Jubilee of Prisoners at St Peter's basilica in the Vatican on December 14, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Holy Jubilee Mass - Vatican

.The hosts for the celebration will be donated by the Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti Foundation through the project "Il senso del Pane" (The Meaning of Bread), which since 2016 has involved more than 300 prisoners each year in the creation of hosts destined for over 15,000 Italian and foreign dioceses, religious congregations, parishes, monasteries and Christian communities during a mass on the occasion of the Jubilee of Prisoners at St Peter's basilica in The Vatican , on December 14, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / Europa P

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

The mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega (l), the president of the Principality of Asturias, Adrián Barbón (3l), Princess Leonor (4l), King Felipe VI (4r), Queen Letizia (3r), and Princess Sofía (2r) during the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the municipality of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic he

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) Infanta Sofia, Princess Leonor and King Felipe VI greet upon their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Village of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Peon, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestatio

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-2D) Queen Letizia, Infanta Sofia, King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and the President of the Principality of Asturias, Adrian Barbón, during the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the real

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor (l), Princess Sofia (2l) and Queen Letizia (3r) on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Peón, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) King Felipe VI, Infanta Sofia, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor, on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding mani

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) Queen Letizia, Infanta Sofia, King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and the President of the Principality of Asturias, Adrian Barbón, during the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the reali

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (l), Queen Letizia (2l), Princess Leonor (3l), Princess Sofia (c), the mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega (4r), and the president of the Principality of Asturias, Adrián Barbón (3r), on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Peón, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artis

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Infanta Sofia (l), Queen Letizia (2l), King Felipe VI (3l), Princess Leonor (c), and the President of the Principality of Asturias, Adrian Barbón (r), during the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Peón, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion o

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (l), Princess Leonor (2l), Princess Sofia (3l) and Queen Letizia (3r) on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Peón, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outsta

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / Europa

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor and King Felipe VI on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by J

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / Europa P

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor (2l), Queen Letizia (3l), Infanta Sofia (2r) and King Felipe VI (r) on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the municipality of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor, on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (l), Princess Leonor (2r), and Queen Letizia (r), on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestati

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (2l), Princess Leonor (3l), the mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega (4l), Queen Letizia (c), and the president of the Principality of Asturias, Adrián Barbón (4r), on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) Princess Leonor, Queen Letizia, Infanta Sofia, and King Felipe VI on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manif

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(I-2D) King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and Queen Letizia visit the winner of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor waves upon her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) The mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Sofia, Princess Leonor and the president of the Principality of Asturias, Adrián Barbón, on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in init

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia greets on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / E

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Infanta Sofia (left) and Princess Leonor (right) greet on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of soli

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / Europa P

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (2l) waves upon his arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Village of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge P

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Infanta Sofia (left) and Princess Leonor (right) greet on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of soli

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia greets on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / E

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) The mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Sofia and Princess Leonor on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor waves upon her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia greets on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / E