For a response to this piece, read “The Liturgy Was Made for All People and Languages, Not Just Latin.” The Catholic Church often faces the perception that it cannot adequately respond to the social ...

It's up for debate. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Latin language used to be spoken all over the Roman Empire. But no ...

As a linguist and historian, I heartily agree with Grace Spiewak (“Latin is not just for encyclicals. For all Catholics, it is our living history”) on the value of studying Latin or any classical ...