The Pope has reportedly been warned he's at risk of an assassination attempt by Islamic State extremists when he visits a Muslim-majority country this weekend.
The Telegraph newspaper reports that the Vatican has been warned of the credible threats to Pope Francis' life as he prepares to visit Albania.
Iraq's ambassador to the Holy See says the pontiff could also be vulnerable when he travels to Turkey in November.
Jihadis from I.S. have in recent weeks bragged about planting their black flag on top of St Peter's Basilica.
