At some point we all have to ask what effect our thoughts words and deeds have on our relationship with God and neighbour. Life is short and work must be done to set these things to right. I hope TB considers these things soon and that he does have a true conversion. It is very difficult to live so intensely in the world's affairs and, at the same time, be conscious of what we creatures truely are. This makes it even more difficult for him.
My prayers will be with him.

P.S Victor, I'm sure the Pope firmly told him what he needed to hear and I'm equally sure it did not entail what you hoped.

David, Surrey, England

I am planning on converting to CATHOLICISM - if Blair is converted by the Pope I will not pursue conversion as a private protest of my own.

My wife met the Pope in the 1980's.

Ian Payne, LICHFIELD, STAFFS

Numerous people have reminded Blair of the folly of was in Iraq and afghanistan.. However, he, like Bush is in denial. Only history will show the misery they have caused. What's worse is that our so called free press has never really taken the issue to heart.

Hamad lone, Thornton Heath, England

I hope Mr Blair told the Pope that the slowness of the Catholic Church in tackling child abuse amongst its priests has greatly sapped its moral authority

Chris, Birmingham,

unless the "frank conversation" was an outright condemnation (perhaps the Pope should explain what Catholicism has in store for mass murderers such as Blair) whats the point ?

Perhaps Blair is having nightmares for his legacy of mass murder and is looking for redemption.

I hope the Pope was honest enough to tell him that he's buggered !

Victor Nadine, Manchester, England

It's surprising that the Pope, being a smart, generous and compassionate man, did not call in his team of
exorcists!

But, then again, who knows? Maybe he did!

Garth Strong, Sherman Oaks, USA