Pope Leo XIV speaks five languages fluently: English (his native language), Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese. In addition to these spoken languages, he can also read Latin and German, which are important for theological and scholarly purposes
. To summarize:
- Fluent spoken languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese
- Reading proficiency: Latin, German
This multilingual ability reflects his American upbringing, extensive missionary work in Peru, and his role within the Vatican, where Italian is the working language
