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USA TODAY on MSN.com · 17h

The elite Swiss Guard watching over conclave have a dramatic role as papal bodyguards

It's a declaration that they are willing to do so again, according to Bry Jensen, a historian and host of a podcast about the papacy.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Firstpost · 12d

They guard the Pope in life and death: A look at the storied history of the Swiss Guard

Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.
Icon for www.msn.comEl Mundo on MSN.com · 22h

The Swiss Guard: the enigmatic soldiers of the Vatican who watch over the conclave with anti-terrorist preparation

Their silent presence has been a constant in all events following the death of Pope Francis. The colonel and a major of this corps have sworn strict confidentiality under the risk of excommunication.
USA TODAY on MSN.com · 15d

What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?

The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.
NBC News · 13d

Who are the Swiss Guards who are sworn to protect the pope?

Swiss Guards have made it a mission to protect the pope. NBC News' Tom Llamas looks inside one of the oldest military units on Earth.
Icon for timesofindia.indiatimes.comIndiatimes · 13d

World's oldest and smallest army: Who is the Swiss Guard protecting the Pope's body

As the world mourns Pope Francis, the Swiss Guard, with their historic and colorful uniforms, stand vigil, continuing a tradition over five centuries old. Recruits undergo rigorous training ...
Icon for www.dw.comdw · Apr 7, 2025

Swiss Guards - The Pope’s Mysterious Army

It’s the smallest and most mysterious army in the world: the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The film accompanies these men of faith and combat, from their recruitment in Switzerland to their military ...
Icon for www.nzz.chNeue Zürcher Zeitung · Mar 18, 2022

Spendy cantons, recalcitrant free thinkers and a murder charge – the bumpy road to a new barracks for the Swiss Guard

they are probably the most photographed Swiss – the members of the Swiss Guard. Since 1506 they have protected the head of the Roman Catholic Church and his residence. Pope Francis is also ...
Icon for www.swissinfo.chSwissinfo · 15d

Swiss Guard swearing-in ceremony postponed following Pope Francis death

“In these days of grief and recollection, following the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is fully focused on its mission and unites in prayer for his ...
Icon for menafn.comMena FN · 17d

Former Swiss Papal Guard Reflects On Pope Francis' Legacy

Didier Grandjean, a seminarian and former Swiss Guard, believes that although we ... things that make Switzerland unique. After studying history and religious studies, I began my journalistic ...
Icon for www.usatoday.comUSA Today · 16d

What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?

The Swiss Guard is a military body tasked with protecting the pope. 135 men make up the Swiss Guard. Swiss Guard recruits must be a single man between the age of 19-30 who is a practicing Catholic ...
Icon for www.aol.comAOL · 16d

What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?

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 ...