Pontifical Academy for Latin

The Pontifical Academy for Latin (Latin: Pontificia Academia Latinitatis) is an organization established in 2012 to promote appreciation for the Latin language and culture. The Academy replaced the Latinitas Foundation, which Pope Paul VI erected in 1976, and is linked to the Dicastery for Culture and Education on which it depends. Its headquarters is located in Vatican City.

Pontifical Academy for Latin
Latin: Pontificia Academia Latinitatis
TypePontifical academy
Established2012
PresidentProfessor Mario De Nonno
Location
Via della Conciliazione 5, Vatican City
Websitevatican.va/pal
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