What does motu proprio mean?
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mo·tu pro·pri·o
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motu proprionoun
A document issued by the Pope on his own initiative directed to the Roman Catholic Church.
motu proprioadverb
Of one's own free will, of one's own volition.
Etymology: From post-classical Latin motu proprio, from ablative form of classical motus + proprius.
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Motu proprio
A motu proprio is a document issued by the Pope on his own initiative and personally signed by him. When issued by the Pope, a motu proprio may be addressed to the whole Church, to part of it, or to some individuals. The first motu proprio was issued by Pope Innocent VIII in 1484. It continues to be a common form of Papal rescripts, especially when establishing institutions, making minor changes to law or procedure, and when granting favours to persons or institutions.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of motu proprio in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of motu proprio in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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