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What does the Swiss Guard do while Pope Francis is in the hospital?
The mission of the Swiss Guard, the oldest military corps in the world, is to ensure the security of the... Read more
CNA explains: Who’s in charge of the Vatican while Pope Francis is hospitalized?
Who exactly runs the Vatican when a pope is hospitalized or unable to perform his normal duties? Read more
Pope highlights Swiss Guard’s jubilee year service to pilgrims
As millions of pilgrims are expected for the jubilee year in Rome, Pope Francis praised the patient service of the... Read more
Judge orders psychiatric treatment for man who forcibly entered Vatican
The man was taken into Vatican custody on the night of May 18 after driving a car at high speed... Read more
Pope Francis encourages new Swiss Guard recruits ‘to grow as Christians’
Thirty-six new recruits will be sworn in today. Read more
Former Swiss Guard releases Catholic Christmas cookbook
A new cookbook offers recipes, some more than 1,000 years old, that have been served at the Vatican during the... Read more
Love of neighbor must begin with love of God, Pope Francis says
On Monday, Pope Francis spoke to benefactors of the Vatican Swiss Guard about love of neighbor, which he said must... Read more
The Swiss Guard is more than an army – it's a school of faith
As 40 new Swiss Guards take an oath to defend and protect Pope Francis, their commander has emphasized that their... Read more
