Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Pope Leo’s 3 A.M. Duolingo Habit Surprises Fans — and Inspires Them

While his Wordle streak made headlines, it’s his late-night language lessons that show the world’s most powerful man is still a student.

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Christopher Hale
Oct 13, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV has already charmed the world with his down-to-earth hobbies — it’s well known that he played Wordle daily with his brother right up until his historic election.

Yet, less has been written about another of Leo’s tech-age habits: a Duolingo binge that recently sent curious fans into a frenzy.

The newly elected pope apparently can’t resist the…

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