The Vatican's financial watchdog was created in 2011 as part of a regulatory overhaul announced by the former Pope Benedict XVI in late 2010.

WSJ: Vatican Signs Anti-Money-Laundering Deal With U.S.

Pope Benedict XVI today returns to his homeland, Germany, to take part in World Youth Day in Cologne.

NPR: Pope Arrives in Cologne to Address World Youth Day

Cardinals from around the globe have been summoned to Rome to take part in the process of choosing the next pontiff, after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI last week.

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