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How many languages does pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio speak and which ones?

Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) is fluent in Spanish, Italian, German, French, English, Portuguese, and Latin. He is able to understand and communicate proficiently in these languages.


Who can speak the most languages in the world?

The term is Polylinguists.There is no known individual. The parameters are too hard to define as languages can be derivatives or dialects.The pope can speak quite a lot, but I'm guessing someone out there can speak about 30.The person who claims to be able to speak the most languages is Ziad Fazah. He claims to be able to speak 59 different languages.


Which famous people speak foreign languages?

David Becham. his name is Beckham....and I would say it would be impossible to know how many "famous" people speak another language, as most would not need to advertise the fact, most famous people, are actually quite modest about that sort of thing


Can georg ganswein speak English?

Yes, Georg Ganswein is known to speak English in addition to his native language, which is German. He has served as a private secretary to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and has participated in various international events where English is the common language.


What country speaks latin but the military speaks German?

No country speaks Latin any longer as it is a dead language. However, a small number of people in northern Italy, eastern Switzerland and western Austria speak Helvetian, which is a mixture of languages including Latin. The military in Switzerland (if you can call it that) and in Austria speak German, but different dialects.

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How many languages does pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio speak and which ones?

Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) is fluent in Spanish, Italian, German, French, English, Portuguese, and Latin. He is able to understand and communicate proficiently in these languages.


Does Pope Ratzinger speak German?

Pope Benedict XVI was formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Being a German, he does speak German, as well as several other languages.


How many languages did Pope Paul speak?

Pope Benedict XVI is fluent in German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish and has knowledge of Portuguese. Pope Benedict XVI can also speak classical Latin. (found at link below)


What language does the pope speak?

It depends on what country the priest lives in. It also depends one what religion you are talking about.


How many languages did pope john paul II speak?

yes, he did speak English. However, he was very talented not only he spoke English but he also spoked other 13 languages including his national language which is polish.


Who can speak the most languages in the world?

The term is Polylinguists.There is no known individual. The parameters are too hard to define as languages can be derivatives or dialects.The pope can speak quite a lot, but I'm guessing someone out there can speak about 30.The person who claims to be able to speak the most languages is Ziad Fazah. He claims to be able to speak 59 different languages.


How many languages does pope Francis know and speak?

There's no formal requirement, but hard to do the things a pope needs to do without Latin and Italian. Most modern popes know English, and also the language where they were born. So technically none, but most know 3-4 or more.


What languages does Jorge Mario Bergoglio the new Pope speak?

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is fluent in Spanish, Italian, and German. He also has some knowledge of English, French, and Portuguese.


What languages does Pope Benedict XVI speak?

Pope Benedict XVI is fluent in: German Italian French English Spanish Portuguese Latin additionally he reads and understands Ancient Greek Biblical Hebrew


Does Georg Ganswein the pope's private secretary speak English?

No, his secretary does not speak English.


Who was the pope in the Roman Catholic Church and what does his name mean?

The first Pope was St. Peter the Apostle. The current Pope is Josef Ratzinger, who took the name Benedict XVI when he became Pope. He is the 265th Pope. The word "Pope" is derived from the Greek word pápas (which could refer to any Bishop). This word is itself derived from páppas, which means "father." Many languages use the word "papa" instead of "pope."


Does Pope Benedict speak Latin?

The pope can speak Latin, but his native language is German. He only really uses Latin in very formal written works and in Latin Masses.