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