Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vatican Swiss Guard recruits line up for their swearing-in ceremony, at the Vatican, Monday, May 6, 2024. The ceremony is held ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At the age of 88, Pope Francis died on the morning of Monday, April 21. The pontiff had spent the better part of the year at ...

Recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard took their oath of allegiance to Pope Leo XIV, solemnly pledging to serve and protect ...

If you've ever visited Vatican City, you might have noticed the armed guards in full regalia at some point. They go by many names, including Swiss Guard, the Pontifical Swiss Guard, and the Papal ...

VATICAN CITY — As the Pontifical Swiss Guard continues with plans to overhaul its Vatican barracks, there have been reports that the new design could accommodate women guards, prompting questions ...

VATICAN CITY — With plumed helmets and striped uniforms, the Swiss Guards are one of the most beloved traditions of the Vatican — and Thursday, the candy-colored commandos have a central role in the ...

As the late Pope Francis greeted thousands of guests in Vatican City on Easter Sunday, the Swiss Guard was not far, watching over the pontiff as it has done for more than 500 years. At the age of 88, ...