Dr. Peters on Cardinal Pompedda's remarks

Canon Lawyer Ed Peters at In the Light of the Law has posted on recent remarks of Cardinal Pompedda on divorce and remarriage which have been causing a to-do in the conservative blogosphere and media.

He says:

"Lawyers often get in trouble simply for reminding people of the ground rules in a discussion, and good lawyers always recognize the elements of truth in an opponent's position, lest they attack the other side precisely where it is right. Cardinal Pompedda's recent remarks on divorce seems to be those of a good (canon) lawyer."

Read the rest of the expert analysis.