Tony Blair - New Convert to Catholic Church?

TONY Blair is set to become a Roman Catholic when he quits as Prime Minister, it was claimed last night.

Father Michael Steed — who holds regular services in Downing Street — is said to have revealed Mr Blair’s plans to friends at a recent memorial service.

Although the Premier is an Anglican, his wife Cherie and his four children are Catholics. Last night the priest, who has helped several prominent politicians and aristocrats to convert, refused to deny the rumours.

Fr Steed said: “Mr Blair’s been going to Mass every Sunday.

“He goes on his own when he is abroad, not just when he is with his wife and children.”

But the priest added he did not know whether Mr Blair will be “formally” received into the Catholic church.