Catholic News Headlines / Links [8-3-10]

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Fr. Orsi, chaplain and research fellow in law & religion, pens article questioning bishops stance on illegal immigration; Priest says: "No doubt the bishops mean well; however, a disregard for the rule of law in the name of compassion can only lead to the destruction of the good society. In the end it delegitimizes the bishops as moral leaders and will prove detrimental for them when addressing church-state issues" [8/3]

Graduate student praying rosary on public sidewalk outside PP clinic becomes first to be arrested under new Chicago 'bubble zone' law; Officer allegedly said words to the effect that he was "trying to teach the pro-life people a lesson" [8/3]

Pro-abort 'Catholic' Pelosi evades question about whether Jesus 'had the right to life' from the moment of conception [8/3]

Thousands of Catholics in Scotland returning tickets for papal visit; Observer says "There is a strong feeling among priests and the laity that the organizers have had no consideration for their wellbeing or safety while planning the Mass in the park" [8/3]

U.K. bishops announce reduction in pilgrim contribution for Hyde Park Vigil, reaffirm that the contribution is not 'a charge to go to Mass' [8/3]

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