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Since becoming pope in 2005, Benedict has reintroduced Latin in much of his own Vatican celebrations, with the Gospel often chanted in the ancient language. The Vatican argues that while few ordinary Catholics may understand Latin, it is a universal language that represents the universal church and doesn't favor the language of one particular group over another. Critics say the return to Latin is just another indication of how out of touch today's Catholic Church is with the modern world.
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