'Incredible honour': Pope Francis' funeral to have Riverina representation

'Incredible honour': Pope Francis' funeral to have Riverina representation

Australian dignitaries, including Riverina MP Michael McCormack, will attend Pope Francis' funeral, marking a significant moment in history.

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

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. While humbled by the invitation, his first thought was not for himself but his late mother Eileen, who was raised by the Presentation Sisters of Wagga Wagga after…