A MAJOR security operation is being put in place around Pope Francis’ funeral made up of the world’s smallest army, fighter ...

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

Pope Francis I is well-protected as he lies in state at the altar of St Peter's Basilica, with Italian and Vatican ...

A secretive military unit specialising in drone warfare will be deployed to monitor the sky over Rome and the Vatican during ...

Vatican City and Italian State Police will be on the ground, water and in the air to prevent any security breaches at this Saturday's funeral for Pope Francis.

Sister Mary, who came from Kenya to Rome, tells Sky News the world is facing "a very sad moment because the Pope left us ...

Here's a look at the well-choreographed transition process and what experts including the Rev. Robin Ryan of the Catholic ...

is a military body made up of Swiss men whose main task is to monitor the safety of the pope. Specifically, the Swiss Guard accompanies the pope to public appearances, guards Vatican City and ...