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<p>VATICAN CITY (AP) — A high-ranking Vatican official says Pope
Benedict XVI is considering introducing a change to the Mass liturgy.</p><p>Cardinal
Francis Arinze, who heads the Vatican office for sacraments, says the
pope may move the placement of the sign of peace, where congregation
members shake hands or hug.</p><p>Arinze told the Vatican newspaper
L'Osservatore Romano in an interview published Friday that the pope has
asked bishops to express their opinions and will then decide.</p><p>Under
the change, the sign of peace, which now takes place moments before the
reception of communion, would come earlier. Arinze said the change
might help create a more solemn atmosphere as the faithful are
preparing to receive communion.
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