Latin helps journalist get scoop on Pope [CNAU]

[Catholic_Press]

Feb 11, '13 6:00 am
An Italian journalist who beat the world’s media on Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign got the scoop on the utterly unexpected news thanks to her knowledge of Latin, according to an AFP report in the Sydney Morning Herald.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cathnews/RSS/~4/rbVCFZvewqM

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[Dale_M]

Chirri rushed to call Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi to confirm the news but got no reply.

In a heated debate with her editor, the journalist insisted her Latin knowledge was sound and they could alert the news.

At that point, Lombardi rang back and at 11.46am Rome time, ANSA’s alert was picked up by news agencies around the world.

“This is a strong argument for culture in training future journalists,” Contu said with a chuckle.

smh.com.au/world/latin-helps-journalist-get-scoop-on-pope-20130212-2e9eq.html?rand=1360612566180

 

[stormcloud]

If Fr Neiman SJ were still alive today, he’d probably throw another chalk filled eraser at me for the amount of Latin I forgot since high school.

 

[ProVobis]

If Fr Neiman SJ were still alive today, he’d probably throw another chalk filled eraser at me for the amount of Latin I forgot since high school.

He and Br Leon, my high school Latin teacher.

My only regret is believing those who said Latin would never be of any value again.

Cicero is smiling again.

 

[Pilgrim1701]

A great wee story!