Latin

LAT

wider communication

Alternate Names: Latina

Status Notes: De facto national working language, used for all official Holy See documents.

Genealogy:

Indo-European
Italic
Latino-Faliscan

Language Use: Used in Roman Catholic liturgy and publication of all official documents in gazette. Revival effort underway. The Vatican Latin Foundation established in 1976. Second language only.

Language Development: Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible: 400–1906.

Spoken In: Vatican State

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Vatican State