Portraits of Pope Benedict XVI (L) and Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Australia's only Saint, hang on a wall of the St Mary's Catholic Church before being taken down after a service in the New South Wales town of Mudgee, located 250 km (155 miles) west of Sydney, March 1, 2013. Pope Benedict XVI ended his difficult reign on February 28 pledging unconditional obedience to whoever succeeds him to guide the Roman Catholic Church at one of the most crisis-ridden periods in its 2,000-year history. REUTERS/David Gray (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY) 

Pilgrims hold pictures of new saints, Australian Mary of the Cross MacKillop (L) and Canadian Andre Bessette, as Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of six new saints in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Tapestries showing new Saints Canadian Andre Bessette (top C) and Australian Mary of the Cross MacKillop (top R) hang from Saint Peter's Basilica as Pope Benedict XVI arrives to lead a solemn mass for the canonisation of six new saints in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI (L) greets Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd at the end of a solemn mass for the canonisation of six new Saints at the Vatican October 17, 2010. Pope Benedict presided over a ceremony on Sunday making six new saints of the Roman Catholic Church, including Mary MacKillop, Australia's first saint. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION) THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS 

Tapestries showing new saints hang from Saint Peter's Basilica as Pope Benedict leads a mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd (R) attends a solemn mass lead by Pope Benedict XVI for the canonisation of new Australian Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Australian pilgrims wave flags before a solemn mass lead by Pope Benedict XVI for the canonisation of new Australian Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

An Australian faithful looks on as Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Australian pilgrims hold a banner showing new Australian Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop as Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of six new saints in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

A boy holds a book showing new Australian Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop as Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of six new saints in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI arrives to lead a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI arrives to lead a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida Maria de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

A Swiss guard stands in front of the tapestry showing new Australian Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop as Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of six new saints in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a solemn mass for the canonisation of Stanislaw Soltys, Andre Bessette, Candida María de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola, Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Giulia Salzano, Battista Varano in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands in front of the tapestry showing new Australian Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop as he arrives to lead a solemn mass for the canonisation of six new saints in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI stands in front of the tapestry showing new Australian Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop as he arrives to lead a solemn mass for the canonisation of six new saints in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

An image of Mary MacKillop is projected on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in central Sydney October 11, 2010. MacKillop will become Australia's first saint after her canonisation on October 17. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION) 

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard leaves the stage after her speech at the Mary MacKillop fundraising dinner as part of her election campaign in central Sydney August 5, 2010. MacKillop will become Australia's first saint after her canonisation in late October. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS RELIGION) 

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard gives a speech at the Mary MacKillop fundraising dinner as part of her election campaign in central Sydney August 5, 2010. MacKillop will become Australia's first saint after her canonisation in late October. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS RELIGION) 

Sister Agnes O'Brian (L), 100, and 92-year-old Sister Catherine Kane pose at the tomb of Mother Mary MacKillop at Mary MacKillop chapel in Sydney February 20, 2010. MacKillop, a 19th century nun, will become Australia's first Roman Catholic saint in October, the Vatican said on Friday. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY) 

A woman kisses the tomb of Mary MacKillop at Mary MacKillop chapel in Sydney February 20, 2010. MacKillop,a 19th century nun, will become Australia's first Roman Catholic saint in October, the Vatican said on Friday. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY) 

A woman writes down a petition at Mary MacKillop chapel in Sydney February 20, 2010. A 19th century nun, Mother Mary MacKillop, will become Australia's first Roman Catholic saint in October, the Vatican said on Friday. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY) 

A woman prays at the tomb of Mother Mary MacKillop at the Mary MacKillop chapel in Sydney February 20, 2010. MacKillop, a 19th century nun, will become Australia's first Roman Catholic saint in October, the Vatican said on Friday. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a meeting at the Vatican with cardinals and bishops during a consistory to canonise five new saints, among them Mother Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint, at the Vatican February 19, 2010. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a meeting at the Vatican with cardinals and bishops during a consistory to canonise five new saints, among them Mother Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint, at the Vatican February 19, 2010. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a meeting at the Vatican with cardinals and bishops during a consistory to canonise five new saints, among them Mother Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint, at the Vatican February 19, 2010. A 19th century nun, Mother Mary MacKillop, will become Australia's first Roman Catholic saint in October, the Vatican said on Friday. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a meeting at the Vatican with cardinals and bishops during a consistory to canonise five new saints, among them Mother Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint, at the Vatican February 19, 2010. A 19th century nun, Mother Mary MacKillop, will become Australia's first Roman Catholic saint in October, the Vatican said on Friday. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a meeting at the Vatican with cardinals and bishops during a consistory to canonise five new saints, among them Mother Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint, at the Vatican February 19, 2010. A 19th century nun, Mother Mary MacKillop, will become Australia's first Roman Catholic saint in October, the Vatican said on Friday. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY) 

Pope Benedict XVI leads a meeting with cardinals and bishops during a consistory to canonize five new saints, among them Mother Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint, at the Vatican February 19, 2010. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION) 

A Catholic walks next to the tomb of Mary MacKillop at Mary MacKillop place in Sydney December 20, 2009. Australia will have its first Roman Catholic saint after Pope Benedict approved a decree on Saturday recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of Mother Mary MacKillop, a 19th century nun. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION) 

A Catholic touches an image of Mary MacKillop at Mary MacKillop place in Sydney December 20, 2009. Australia will have its first Roman Catholic saint after Pope Benedict approved a decree on Saturday recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of Mother Mary MacKillop, a 19th century nun. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION) 

Catholics pray at the tomb of Mary MacKillop at Mary MacKillop place in Sydney December 20, 2009. Australia will have its first Roman Catholic saint after Pope Benedict approved a decree on Saturday recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of Mother Mary MacKillop, a 19th century nun. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION) 

A Catholic touches the tomb of Mary MacKillop at Mary MacKillop place in Sydney December 20, 2009. Australia will have its first Roman Catholic saint after Pope Benedict approved a decree on Saturday recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of Mother Mary MacKillop, a 19th century nun. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION) 

A Catholic writes a thanksgiving message in front of an image of Mary MacKillop at Mary MacKillop place in Sydney December 20, 2009. Australia will have its first Roman Catholic saint after Pope Benedict approved a decree on Saturday recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of Mother Mary MacKillop, a 19th century nun. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION) 

Cardinal George Pell, Head of the Catholic church in Australia, gives a press conference at St Mary's Chatedral in Sydney December 20, 2009. Australia will have its first Roman Catholic saint after Pope Benedict approved a decree on Saturday recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of Mother Mary MacKillop, a 19th century nun. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION) 

An image of Mary MacKillop is seen in a cross at Mary MacKillop place in Sydney December 20, 2009. Australia will have its first Roman Catholic saint after Pope Benedict approved a decree on Saturday recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of Mother Mary MacKillop, a 19th century nun. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: RELIGION) 

Pope Benedict XVI prays at the shrine of Mary MacKillop in Sydney July 17, 2008. REUTERS/Ezra Shaw/Pool (AUSTRALIA) 

Pope Benedict XVI prays at the shrine of Mary MacKillop in Sydney July 17, 2008. REUTERS/Ezra Shaw/Pool (AUSTRALIA) 

Pope Benedict XVI prays at the shrine of Mary MacKillop in Sydney July 17, 2008. REUTERS/Ezra Shaw/Pool (AUSTRALIA) 

Pope Benedict XVI arrives at Mary MacKillop chapel in Sydney July 17, 2008. REUTERS/Ezra Shaw/Pool (AUSTRALIA) 

Pope Benedict XVI is shown a statue of Mary MacKillop by Sister Anne Derwin at the shrine of Mary MacKillop in Sydney July 17, 2008. The Pope is in Sydney to attend World Youth Day. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA) 

Pope Benedict XVI prays at the shrine of Mary MacKillop in Sydney July 17, 2008. The Pope is in Sydney to attend World Youth Day. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA) 

Pope Benedict XVI prays at the shrine of Mary MacKillop in Sydney July 17, 2008. The Pope is in Sydney to attend World Youth Day. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA) 

A worker hangs a portrait of Australian Catholic nun Mary MacKillop, who died in 1909 and and was beatified by Pope John Paul in 1995, at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney July 10, 2008. Pope Benedict arrives in Sydney on Sunday as the headline "rock star" act in the Catholic Church's World Youth Day -- its version of Woodstock, five days of peace, love and Christianity. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA) 

A view of the Mary MacKillop Catholic church in North Sydney June 19, 2006. Local media have speculated for the past week that Australian actress Nicole Kidman will marry her fiancee, country singer Keith Urban, at the church on Sunday, June 25, 2006.
REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA) 

A view of the Mary MacKillop Catholic church in North Sydney June 19, 2006. Local media have speculated for the past week that Australian actress Nicole Kidman will marry her fiancee, country singer Keith Urban, at the church on Sunday, June 25, 2006.
REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA) 

A view of the Mary MacKillop Catholic church in North Sydney June 19, 2006. Local media have speculated for the past week that Australian actress Nicole Kidman will marry her fiancee, country singer Keith Urban, at the church on Sunday June 25, 2006.
REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA) 

A view of the Mary MacKillop Catholic church in North Sydney June 18, 2006. Local media have speculated for the past week that Australian actress Nicole Kidman will marry her fiancee, country singer Keith Urban, at the church on Sunday, June 25, 2006.
REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA) 

Pope John Paul II prays in front of the tomb of Sister Mary MacKillop January 19. The Pope will beatify Mary MacKillop, Australia's first propective saint, a 19th century maverick nun and a focal point for feminist groups within Australia's Catholic Church, at a service later in the day