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

A MAJOR security operation being put in place around Pope Francis’ funeral made up of the world’s smallest army, fighter jets and snipers. Italy is deploying a ring of steel around the ...

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.

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

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

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 ...

He said all the authorities, including the police and military, are increasing their presence in the Vatican to handle the ... like everyone is coming to this city.” For now, the seat of St ...