Pope Benedict XVI resigns in Latin

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Pope Benedict XVI resigns in Latin

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Salvete!

I was quite astounded when I heard earlier today that the current pope of the Catholic church, Benedict XVI, had announced his intention to resign by the end of February. I was even more surprised when I learned that he had done so in Latin. I am certainly not a big fan of his ideological positions, but I still find it quite endearing that someone still takes Latin seriously enough to use it for such a momentous occasion in his life.

Valete,

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Anyone interested in reading the Pope's resignation speech in Latin can find it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resignatio ... nedict_XVI

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procrastinator wrote:Anyone interested in reading the Pope's resignation speech in Latin can find it here:
Wikipedia edits move fast. The original Latin is currently removed. The original edit carries it as well as references to the SSPX web site with Latin original and English translation.

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Wikipedia edits move fast. The original Latin is currently removed.
Yeah, you're right. Here's one of the Wikipedia versions that contains the Latin original: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?tit ... =537852169

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Verba Sancti Patris, quae dolore magno me affecerunt, hic audiuntur.

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