Scylla and Reff,
I know scant Spanish, but from my readings of the Spanish missal, I have always thought it looked a lot closer to Latin than English. I think it’s always been pretty obvious that Liturgiam Authenticam was written with mainly ICEL in mind, though it does single out a few other languages including German, French, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish.
Phemie,
The idea that it won’t be implemented until the “entire” Missal is translated (which technically includes the entire Bible) is a stalilng tactic the USCCB invented.
The text approved by the Vatican is precisely the text they rejected at their June meeting.
Chronology:
June meeting is inconclusive (but debate surrounds phrases like “consubstantial with the father” and “this chalice”).
One week later, Cardinal Arinze sends the text, along with a cover letter saying, “This is binding.” He expresses a desire that it be implemented immediately, but gives 2 years for publication and for liturigcal musicians to develop truly appropriate musical settings.
July: the bishops’ write-in vote rejects the translation
Late July: the USCCB publishes the text and Cardinal Arinze’s letter, ignoring their own mail-in vote (it is not referenced on their website), and some commentators try to claim that what they voted to reject was something different.