Tony Blair could become Roman Catholic in time to celebrate Christmas Mass
November 9, 2007
Ruth Gledhill, Religion Correspondent

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair could be formally received into the Roman Catholic Church in time to celebrate Mass at Westminster Catholic cathedral at Christmas.

According to a report in today’s Tablet, Mr Blair is to be received into the Church in the next few weeks.

Mr Blair, who last month chose America’s most high-profile Catholic fundraising event as the forum to make his first important speech since leaving office, is expected to be received by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor in his private chapel of Archbishop’s House. the rest