http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2202 A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:42:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2202#comment-337 John Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2202#comment-337 it's certainly hard to argue against the idea that anyone interested in studying religious writings should familiarize themselves with latin. http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2202#comment-338 Nate Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2202#comment-338 I was there at the audience, not that I understood what he said because I don't know latin or italian. But, it was definately, an incredible experience of grace to be in the presence and be blessed by the Holy Father!<br />I feel dumb here in Rome, and I probably satisfy, quite well, the stereotype of the stupid American. There are many Italians and Europeans here that know English as either their second or third or xth language, but all I know is English (I have picked up some italian, but not nearly as much as they have picked up English. <br />On a side note, after the audience the Pope selected 15 new Cardinals! I feel dumb here in Rome, and I probably satisfy, quite well, the stereotype of the stupid American. There are many Italians and Europeans here that know English as either their second or third or xth language, but all I know is English (I have picked up some italian, but not nearly as much as they have picked up English.
On a side note, after the audience the Pope selected 15 new Cardinals!]]>