Australia's Ambassador to the Holy See has told SBS reporter Auskar Surbatki he is "in awe" of the good work done by Australia's soon-to-be first saint, Mary MacKillop.
Mr Fischer says Mary MacKillop's contribution to Australia will be recognised by Catholics, non-Catholics and atheists alike.
"I think any fair-minded Australian would realise that before it became a priority, she [Mary MacKillop] was out there working with indigenous people, helping create educational opportunities, and I am just in awe of her work," he says.
"Most Australians will see this as a salute to a pioneering lady, a very brave lady, a lady who bounced back from adversity time and again and who contributed so much."
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