With the Motu Proprio Latina Lingua, Benedict XVI has set up a Pontifical Latin Academy, dependent on the Pontifical Council for Culture.
The purpose of the new Academy will be to promote and make the most of the Latin language and culture, in particular in Catholic educational institutions since, as the Pope said, knowledge of the Latin language is more than ever necessary today so as to study the sources of ecclesiastical disciplines such as Theology, Liturgy, Patristics and Canon Law.
Furthermore, “the liturgical texts of the Roman Rite, as well as the principal documents of the Magisterium and the solemn, official acts of the Roman Pontiffs are all written in Latin.” The Statute of the Academy states that its duty will be to undertake publications, meetings, study conferences and artistic representations; to create and support courses, seminars and other educational initiatives; and to organize exhibitions, shows and competitions.