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
. He learned Spanish during his long mission work in Peru and uses Italian extensively in the Vatican, where it is the working language
. Latin remains essential for official church documents and proceedings, so his ability to read it connects him to the Church’s historical tradition
. German is another language he reads, likely due to his scholarly interests and theological studies
. In summary, Pope Leo XIV is fluent in five languages and can read two additional ones, making him proficient in at least seven languages overall.
