Pope Leo XIV speaks and reads multiple languages. He is fluent in five spoken languages: English (his native language), Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese. Additionally, he can read Latin and German, which are important theological languages. He also has knowledge of Quechua, a language he learned during his missionary work in Peru, though it is not clear if he speaks it fluently or only has some proficiency
. In summary, Pope Leo XIV actively speaks five languages and can read at least two more, making his linguistic repertoire at least seven languages.
