Latin
What would Jesus say? European Catholics grapple with Lord’s Prayer translations
By Tom Heneghan — January 31, 2018
Paris (RNS) — Welcome to the confusing world of Catholic translations, where linguistics, theology, ecumenism and power politics clash despite the church’s claim to universalism.
RNS PICKS: The most inspired books of 2015
By RNS staff — December 25, 2015
(RNS) Our staff suggests books to give -- from imaginative fiction to challenging ideas to inspirational work and smart picks for younger readers.
‘Commentarii de Inepto Puero’: American priest translates ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ into Latin
By Rosie Scammell — May 7, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Officially, the Roman Catholic Church still communicates in Latin. And now so does young Greg Heffley in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid."
The Vatican sets rules for new Internet domain: sorry, Catholic bloggers
By Eric J. Lyman — November 8, 2013
ROME (RNS) The Vatican has said that use of the new “.catholic” Internet domain will be limited to official organizations such as Catholic churches, parishes, schools and the like, and that individual Catholics or bloggers won’t be allowed to use it.
Survey: A year after Mass changes, Catholics adapt and accept
By David Gibson — December 4, 2012
(RNS) A new survey shows that nearly a year after the Catholic Church introduced a new Mass translation, worshippers have by and large accepted – and even welcomed – the changes. By David Gibson.
Pope Benedict XVI faces uphill challenge in trying to resurrect Latin
By Alessandro Speciale — November 14, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Latin is not a dead language, at least if Pope Benedict gets its way. He created a new Vatican academy to promote the study and knowledge of Latin in the church and in society. By Alessandro Speciale
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