And WHY would this be noteworthy or of concern? I'm not tracking. Who cares if Pope Benedict made such a comment? It seems appropriate to me, given the situation of the Faith in Britain. In order to receive a miracle, doesn't one need to ask for it (with Cardinal Newman's intercession)? Who's going to do that in secular Britain?

Further, it seems the comment was made partially in jest, but again, why would this matter either way?
Brendan Koop | 06.25.07 - 12:27 pm | #

Blair is the the British Prime Minister. England has no Prime Minister. It is part of the United Kingdom, consisting of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the principality of Wales.
Simon N Hume | 06.26.07 - 2:56 am | #

Glad to see Mr. Blair interested in Cardinal Newman's canonization. From what I hear in the press, he might be looking for a confirmation sponsor!
Katherine | 06.28.07 - 11:25 am | #