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The Pontifical Swiss Guard’s newest recruits join the world's oldest standing army, in photos

Recruits joined the Vatican's Pontifical Swiss Guard, the world’s oldest standing army, in a swearing-in ceremony presided ...
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Fidelity, Enthusiasm, and Faith: Pope Leo XIV Welcomes Swiss Guard Recruits

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

Video. Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony

Video. Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony ...
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The Pontifical Swiss Guard’s newest recruits join the world’s oldest standing army, in photos

Pontifical Swiss Guards prepare ahead of their swearing in ceremony, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.) Listen VATICAN CITY — Recruits joined the Vatican’s ...