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Pope Francis poses with cardinal advisers during a meeting at the Vatican in this picture dated Oct. 1. The Council of Cardinals began the first draft of a new apostolic constitution at its sixth meeting Sept 15-17 with Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' advisers start first draft toward document overhauling Vatican

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis' international Council of Cardinals has begun creating the first draft of a new apostolic constitution that would implement a major reform of the Vatican bureaucracy.

The Vatican said that despite recent “worrying” events in the world, Pope Francis faces no specific threat on his one-day trip to Albania.

Vatican: Pope Francis not under threat from Islamic State militants

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis faces no specific threat from Islamic State militants and will not be adding extra security measures on his one-day trip to Albania next week, the Vatican said Monday (Sept 15).

Pope Francis walks through the Austro-Hungarian cemetery for soldiers of World War I in Fogliano di Redipuglia, Italy, Sept. 13. The pope prayed for the fallen of all wars and also celebrated an outdoor Mass in front of the nearby Redipuglia war memorial , which honors the 100,000 Italian soldiers who died during World War I.

Pope Francis: People have yet to learn that war is madness, indifference a sin

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VATICAN CITY - When will people ever learn that war is madness and conflicts are only resolved by forgiveness, Pope Francis asked.

Newly married couples kneel as Pope Francis celebrates the marriage rite for 20 couples during a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sept. 14.

At wedding, Pope Francis says spouses make each other better men and women

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VATICAN CITY - Presiding over the wedding of 20 couples in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis celebrated marriage as the union of a man and woman playing complementary roles during their common journey through life.

Was Pope Benedict XVI right about Islam?

Was Pope Benedict XVI right about Islam?

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On Sept. 12 eight years ago, Pope Benedict XVI delivered a lecture at the University of Regensburg in Bavaria in which he seemed to diagnose Islam as a religion inherently flawed by fanaticism.

Pope Francis talks with Martin Schulz of Germany, president of the European Parliament, during a meeting at the Vatican in this photo dated Oct. 11, 2013. Pope Francis will address the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Nov. 25.

Pope Francis to address European Parliament Nov. 25

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis will address the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Nov. 25.

Couples with kids, cohabitating are among those marrying at papal Mass

Couples with kids, cohabitating are among those marrying at papal Mass

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VATICAN CITY - Among the men and women Pope Francis was set to unite in marriage were Catholics who have been living together as well as couples who already have children.

Pope Francis will visit Turkey in November after Turkey’s newly elected president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, extended a formal invitation.

Pope Francis to visit Turkey in November

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis will visit Turkey in November, eight years after his predecessor, Benedict XVI, made a landmark visit to the predominantly Muslim country.

The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums is seen at the Vatican in this July 14, 2010, file photo. The election of Pope Francis has boosted the number of visitors to the Vatican and also the Museums. To protect the Sistine Chapel, new air conditioning a nd LED lighting systems are being installed.

Sistine Chapel feels fallout from 'Francis effect' on attendance

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VATICAN CITY - The "Francis effect" has spilled over into the Sistine Chapel, bringing a surge in visitors but also increasing risks to maintenance of what Antonio Paolucci, director of the Vatican Museums, calls "the world's chapel."

Durres, Albania, part of the Archdiocese of Tirana-Durres, as seen Aug. 13. Pope Francis will visit Tirana Sept. 21.

Pope Francis' one-day trip expected to give Albanians hope, healing

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis' choice of Albania as the destination of his first international trip in Europe reflects his trademark pastoral approach: Head to the peripheries, bring healing to the suffering.

Pope Francis to celebrate wedding Mass for 20 couples

Pope Francis to celebrate wedding Mass for 20 couples

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis will officiate at the weddings of 20 couples who plan to tie the knot at St. Peter’s Basilica on Sept. 14.

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