Latin
PrintA language of Vatican State
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Latina
Population
No known L1 speakers.
Language Status
3 (Wider communication). De facto national working language, used for all official Holy See documents.
Classification
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.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.