Sunday, June 10, 2007

Blair to Make ‘Highly Significant’ Trip to Vatican Before Leaving Office

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: Tony Blair has discussed becoming a Roman Catholic deacon when he quits office.

The revelation comes as he prepares to meet the Pope amid speculation that he will use the audience in the Vatican to announce his conversion.

In his last foreign engagement, just days before he leaves Downing Street for the final time, the Prime Minister will visit Pope Benedict XVI in what officials say will be a "highly significant" personal mission. Blair ‘may become a Catholic deacon’ (more) By Jonathan Oliver and Martin Delgado

Mark Alexander