Quo Vadis, Sign of Peace?

I heard about this a little while ago. It's pretty much a done deal [brackets mean I'm editorializing]:

A high-ranking Vatican official says Pope Benedict XVI is considering introducing a change to the Mass liturgy.

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 [or run around grabbing at any available hands they can find].

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 [actually, I'm pretty sure it's already decided; he is looking for input, however].

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. (AP)

A good move, I think.