Established in the Year of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2003, the 25th year of the Pontificate of Blessed Pope John Paul II, the Great. On 28 June 2005, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI urged Catholics throughout the world to memorize the most common Catholic prayers in Latin, to “make it easier for the Christian faithful who speak different languages to pray together, especially when they meet for special circumstances...”   “Precisely in the multiplicity of languages and cultures, Latin, for so many centuries the vehicle and instrument of Christian culture, not only guarantees continuity with our roots but continues to be as relevant as ever for strengthening the bonds of unity of the faith in the communion of the Church” (AAS 97 [2005], pp. 826-830). Click here for the full text of the address.  On 27 November 1978, Blessed John Paul II said: “We address especially the young people: In an epoch when in some areas, as you know, the Latin language and the human values are less appreciated, you must joyfully accept the patrimony of the language which the Church holds in high esteem and must, with energy, make it fruitful. The well-known words of Cicero, ‘It is not so much excellent to know Latin, as it is a shame not to know it’ in a certain sense are directed to you. We exhort you all to lift up high the torch of Latin which is even today a bond of unity among peoples of all nations” (AAS 71 [1979], pp. 44-46). Click here for the full text of the address (in Latin only). Current Titles More titles coming soon!