Does 'Pope Leo' Speak English, These Days, With A Very European Accent?

 

OK, I am not really much of an expert when it comes to accents -- other than that I speak English with a very heavy (& strange) accent. I can't tell subtle differences in accents -- just those that are very distinct & hard to miss.

These days that is where I am with Chicagoan Pope Leo.

When he speaks English I am always reminded of prior popes -- none of whom, obviously, were American (or native English speakers).

Yes, I know that Leo spoke Spanish, in South America, for the better part of his adult life.

And, of course, since becoming Pope he probably spends at least 90% of his time, at the Vatican, speaking in Italian.

Maybe that is what it is.

It is just that everytime I hear him, of late, his voice/accents reminds me on past, non-English popes talking English.

What do YOU think?