Question
Does Pope Leo XIV speak Spanish?
Answer
Yes. Pope Leo XIV is fluent in Spanish after decades living and working in Peru, and often uses it publicly. He also speaks English, Italian, French and Portuguese, and reads Latin and German.
Last updated 2026-08-26
In more detail
He used Spanish in his very first appearance as pope to greet his former diocese of Chiclayo. His languages make him unusually well equipped for direct communication across the Americas and Europe.
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Sources
- Official sourceVatican News — Biography of Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV · Official biography · May 8, 2025
- ArchiveWikipedia — Pope Leo XIV — Wikipedia · Background reference, continuously updated
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