Tony Blair has insisted that his conversion to Roman Catholicism was not a rejection of the Church of England.
He has voiced regret that he was not more open in talking about religion during his time in office, although he admits he held back from converting while he was prime minister because of the “palaver” it would have caused.
In an interview about his religious faith, to be broadcast tomorrow, Mr Blair batted away suggestions that he may have held off from converting earlier in his life for fear that Catholicism would exclude him from the highest political office....
Dr. Alan Cairns | 8/3/2009
