Vatican Radio Pays Tribute to ‘Devout Catholic’ Cherie Blair

In an interview devoted largely to Cherie Blair’s charitable works, Vatican Radio (Audio) characterized the wife of the former British prime minister as a “devout Catholic” and neglected to refer to her repeated criticism of Catholic moral teaching.

During the 15-minute interview, Blair discussed the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, called for a greater role for women in the Church, and paid tribute to missionary and teaching sisters.CatholicCulture. org

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