How do you really CALL someone when you don't speak their language?
What do you do, jabber in a language they don't understand?
Read a prepared script? Which is it?
You’re smarter than that statement.
TRANSLATOR. God bless the Foley family.
It was a beautiful thing for His Holiness to do, but your comment sent scenarios spinning in my head.
Hello? What? I can't understand what you're saying. [ I don't know, he's speaking another language. I'll ask. ] Who is this?
Pope Francis was recently in Korea where he delivered several reflections in English. He was also able to ad lib in English but switched to Italian when he wanted to expand on a topic.
I speak French and Italian well enough to express my condolences to a grieving family. IOW, one need not be fluent in any language to comprehend the suffering of another and convey one's sympathy and prayers.