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Pope Francis welcomes Vatican’s new Swiss Guard recruits
Pope Francis received the Vatican’s Swiss Guard Corps on the occasion of the swearing-in of the new guards on May... Read more
An afternoon with the new Swiss Guards: Preparing for a mission of faith and service
When the newest Swiss Guards are sworn in May 6, they will pledge to “faithfully, loyally, and honorably” serve the... Read more
Pope Francis encourages new Swiss Guard recruits ‘to grow as Christians’
Thirty-six new recruits will be sworn in today. Read more
3 Swiss Guards resign over Vatican vaccine mandate
All 135 guards were required to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
Will the Swiss Guard allow women soldiers in the future?
Only men are currently eligible for the world’s smallest army. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Benedictine priest as Swiss Guard chaplain
Fr. Kolumban Reichlin studied at Saint Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. Read more
‘We are ready to give up our lives’: 34 new Swiss Guards take oath to protect the pope
One new Swiss Guard said: “I’ve always wanted to serve God in a way, and I wanted to serve the... Read more
New Swiss Guard recruits arrive in Rome to complete basic training
Fifteen new Swiss Guard recruits have arrived in Rome to complete their basic training. Read more
Swiss Guards receive funding boost for barracks renovation
The Swiss government agreed last week to give $5.66 million toward the renovation of the Swiss Guard barracks at the... Read more
Two more Swiss Guards test positive for the coronavirus
The Pontifical Swiss Guard announced Friday that two more of its members have tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more
Seven more Vatican Swiss Guards test positive for the coronavirus
The Pontifical Swiss Guard announced Thursday that seven more of its members have tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more
Four Vatican Swiss Guards test positive for the coronavirus
The Vatican confirmed Monday that four Swiss Guards have tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more
Be faithful to Christ, Pope Francis urges new Swiss Guard recruits
Pope Francis Friday met with the 38 new recruits of the Swiss Guard, who will be sworn-in Oct. 4, encouraging... Read more
Pope Francis urges Swiss Guard to witness to the joy of faith
Pope Francis encouraged the Swiss Guard Saturday to use their work, and the encounters they have in and around Vatican... Read more
On anniversary, Swiss Guards don new 3D-printed helmets
As the Swiss Guards celebrated their 513th anniversary Tuesday, they donned for the first time their new light-weight helmets, which... Read more
Swiss Guards look to expand ranks as new members are sworn in
As 33 new Swiss Guards prepare to take an oath Sunday, the entire army is preparing to expand its ranks... Read more
How Swiss Guards are bringing the Vatican to your kitchen
A native of Zurich, Switzerland, David Geisser was a chef prodigy. Read more
New Swiss Guards swear oath to defend, protect Pope Francis
On Wednesday 32 new Swiss Guards swore an oath of allegiance to Pope Francis, who told them their role is... Read more
Swiss Guard: We are ready to defend Pope from ISIS
The commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard says the group of soldiers charged with protecting the Pope is on high... Read more
New Swiss Guards swear oath to protect Pope Francis
Thirty young men joined the ranks of the Swiss Guards today, taking an oath of allegiance to Pope Francis and... Read more
