The gunpoint robbery of Lady (Carla) Powell at her home just outside Rome has shocked her wide circle of friends, none more so than those in the Church. The wife of Margaret Thatcher’s former foreign policy adviser Lord (Charles) Powell told us that a mini-delegation of senior figures from the Vatican – including a cardinal – came to visit her at her home to show solidarity. Lady Carla also said she had received a supportive message from Tony Blair, after whom she has named on
05 June 2014, The Tablet
Tony’s a softie
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