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One of the themes of discussion was how the moderate voices in all the world’s major religions need to stand up to religious extremism in all its forms."<\/p>\n

He said that Mr Blair, who is Anglican, "underscored that the Roman Catholic Church is a very important partner in the dialogue".<\/p>\n

The spokesman said they also discussed Africa "at some length" and China, where the communist government does not allow the local Church to recognise the Pope.<\/p>\n

After the private part of the audience, the Pope met Mr Blair’s wife, Cherie, who is Roman Catholic, the Vatican said.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister later continued his official talks with the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Angelo Sodano.<\/p>\n

Before leaving the Vatican, the Blairs paid their respects at the tomb of the late Pope John Paul, who died on April 2, 2005.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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