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March 6, 2007
The moto proprio will be released as part of a Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, and may include language excluding liturgical dancing, according to the CNA article. A press conference is scheduled for the release on March 13th.
Apostolic Exhortation on the Eucharist one week away, Vatican announces
March 12, 2007
Here is a report that Sacramentum Caritatis may pave the way for the motu proprio, and talks about some of the unexpected surprises that haven't had a lot of press yet.
Vatican Sources: Latin Mass to be Freed by Easter
March 13, 2007
The newly released Sacramentum Caritatis includes gems such as, (The sign of peace) can be exaggerated and cause a certain distraction in the assembly just before the reception of Communion and talks about the problems of wedding Masses and Masses for the dead where ...in addition to practising Catholics there may be others present who have long since ceased to attend Mass or are living in a situation which does not permit them to receive the sacraments. Lastly, the word could is used where should might sound even better: ...with the exception of the readings, the homily and the prayer of the faithful, such liturgies could be celebrated in Latin. And there is so much more...
Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis