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Maria Theresa, granted this title motu proprio to the queen and her successors, by virtue of the Brief "Carissima in Christo filia", of

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The phrase motu proprio is frequently employed in papal documents.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913

A recent discussion with a priest friend reminded me of an idea that I have had for some time to take up a private poll on the question of how people are approaching (or approach) the question of the liturgical readings in the usus antiquior since the motu proprio.

Poll on the Language of the Readings in the Usus Antiquior 2009

For the author, [the motu proprio] has a much wider significance and tends in the direction of an “overcoming of the breach which occurred in the process of the liturgical reform, contrasting the new rite with the old” (p. 45).

Roman Professor, Priest and member of Papal Liturgical Office speaks on Benedict's New Liturgical Movement 2009

Andrea Tornielli writes that within the next weeks, Pope Benedict XVI will issue a motu proprio attaching the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, as anticipated in his letter to the bishops on the lifting of the excommunications of the bishops consecrated by Archbishop Lefebvre.

Rumour Watch: Motu Proprio on the Reorganisation of Ecclesia Dei 2009

On this, the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we also celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum coming into effect.

2nd Anniversary of the Motu Proprio, Summorum Pontificum: Call for Priests 2009

Don Bux believes [the motu proprio, Summorum Pontificum] represents an obvious sign of a plan for liturgical renewal and growth of the sacred liturgy, that without a doubt, is certainly dear to the Pope.

Roman Professor, Priest and member of Papal Liturgical Office speaks on Benedict's New Liturgical Movement 2009

After all, what we see here is an understanding of the broader implications of the motu proprio, Summorum Pontificum, of the place and importance of the liturgy, and an openness to the deeper layers of the reform of the reform.

Roman Professor, Priest and member of Papal Liturgical Office speaks on Benedict's New Liturgical Movement 2009

Fr. Gagliardi also gives a consideration of the motu proprio, Summorum Pontificum, and its intent and scope, addressing those that would wish to limit it:

Roman Professor, Priest and member of Papal Liturgical Office speaks on Benedict's New Liturgical Movement 2009

Bishop Bernard Fellay revealed to ZENIT that the congregation told him to expect the publication of a statement issued "motu proprio" (on his own initiative) by Benedict XVI on the new structure of Ecclesia Dei before June 20.

Fellay: Restructuring of Ecclesia Dei Imminent 2009