What languages does Pope Benedict XVI speak?

Answer 1

Pope Benedict XVI is fluent in:

German

Italian

French

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Latin

additionally he reads and understands

Ancient Greek

Biblical Hebrew

Answer 2

In addition to his native Spanish, Pope Francis is also conversant in Latin (the official language of the Holy See), speaks fluent Italian (the official language of Vatican City and the "everyday language" of the Holy See), and he understands the Piedmontese dialect and some Genoese, German, French, Portuguese, English, and Ukrainian.

Answer 3

If they ever did speak, it was likely in either Italianor Spanish, since those are the two languages they share; however, former Pope Benedict resigned due to his age, and it's unlikely that too many conversations were held after he retired.

Answer 4

Pope Benedict is fluent in German, Latin, English, French and Italian. He can speak some Portuguese and read Ancient Greek and Hebrew.

Answer 5

Pope Benedict XVI is fluent in German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish and has knowledge of Portuguese. He can also speak classical Latin.