Blair talks with Pope in Vatican

Tony Blair has met Pope Benedict XVI in the Vatican, amid fresh speculation the outgoing prime minister might be planning to convert to Catholicism.

The two men discussed Iraq, the Middle East and Europe, a Vatican statement said, making no mention of a change of faith for Mr Blair, who is an Anglican.

Downing Street declined to say whether the Pope expressed concern about Iraq.

Cherie Blair, who is Catholic, was with her husband and greeted the Pope after the 20-minute meeting.

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Of course there's no reason why he shouldn't convert - and hasn't he been attending mass for years anyway?

Comments, thoughts?

[edit on 23/6/2007 by budski]

[edit on 23/6/2007 by budski]

There are stories in the press that Blair has been practising catholic for many years. Yet again, Blair keeping things from the electorate, and how much influence has the catholic church had over government policy.

Originally posted by Freedom ERP
There are stories in the press that Blair has been practising catholic for many years. Yet again, Blair keeping things from the electorate, and how much influence has the catholic church had over government policy.

He's actually a practising anglican, who has accompanied his catholic wife to mass for many years.

Although I take your point about lying to the electorate - wouldn't be the first time