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- Yes, prior to the promulgation of the Novus Ordo Mass finished by 1970, Latin was the language used at Mass throughout the world. The change to the vernacular didn't change the official language of the Catholic Church which is Latin. Many parts of the Mass are still (or can be) proclaimed in Latin.
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Yes, prior to the promulgation of the Novus Ordo Mass finished by 1970, Latin was the language used at Mass throughout the world. The change to the vernacular didn't change the official language of the Catholic Church which is Latin. Many parts of the Mass are still (or can be) proclaimed in Latin. If you've got some time, watch or listen to ...
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Jul 20, 2021 · While it may appear that the Catholic Church no longer uses much of the Latin language, the truth is much more complicated. In fact, it was the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) that promoted...
Modern Catholic usage. Ecclesiastical Latin continues to be the official language of the Catholic Church. The Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) decreed that the Mass would be translated into vernacular languages.
- Never spoken as a native language; other uses vary widely by period and location
Jul 19, 2019 · The use of the Latin language, gregorian chants, the forgotten devotions and the primacy of putting faith to work will bring a revitalisation of the catholic church.
Jan 23, 2024 · Latin is often characterized as a ‘dead language.’ But it is still the language of the Church, with real-life applications even today.
Latin remains the official language of the Holy See and the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church at the Vatican City. The church continues to adapt concepts from modern languages to Ecclesiastical Latin of the Latin language. Contemporary Latin is more often studied to be read rather than spoken or actively used.
Jul 28, 2021 · Latin became the Church’s official language in the fourth century. Greek was the original language of the New Testament and commonly used for liturgies in Rome up to the middle of the third century. As Latin grew in popularity among Christians, the need arose for a translated Scripture.
