THE language of Caesar, Cicero and Pliny was given a
boost last week when the Vatican launched a revamped version of a
journal in Latin.
The first issue of the new magazine, 'Latinitas', included a
preface written by the Pope.
He also tweets in Latin under the name
"Papa Franciscus".
A spokesman said the magazine would "highlight the glorious tradition behind us".
Latin is one of the common languages of the Roman Catholic Church, but few members have a working knowledge of it.
A campaign to promote the use of Latin was begun by Pope Benedict XVI.