If by empathy you mean the basic idea as described in dictionaries all around the globe, then yes, I do believe you can learn or develop empathy.

As an adolescent I used to always ask myself, "Gosh, I wonder what it must feel like to be them in that horrible situation?" - because obviously 'they're' human beings too, like me. And if you have a caring side, perhaps you like animals or feel sorry for people in bad situations etc., (or happy for people having happy experiences too, don't forget) then I think you're basically halfway to knowing what empathy is. The other half is integrating that aspect of yourself into your overall character and honoring it, and allowing it to grow.

That's what I've tried to do, as it seems to be the only positive trait I have! 🤣👍(joke)