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Kat Wong

MP's tribute to late mum after invite to Pope's funeral

Michael McCormack believes Catholicism and Pope Francis have offered him lessons as an MP. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Orphaned as a child and raised by nuns, Michael McCormack's mother will be smiling down on him when he attends the Pope's funeral.

The Nationals MP for Riverina is one of four Australians selected to represent the country in the Vatican City as Pope Francis is laid to rest on Saturday.

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