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Details of Virgin Swiss Guards Who Protect the Pope & Vatican City
The Swiss Guards were founded by Pope Julius II in 1506. It is a military body made up of Swiss citizens, whose main task is ...
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.
Inside 'Ring of Steel' around Pope's funeral as Vatican guards wield anti-drone weapons
Pope Francis I is well-protected as he lies in state at the altar of St Peter's Basilica, with Italian and Vatican ...
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.
Top secret military unit to guard skies above Rome during Pope Francis’s funeral
A secretive military unit specialising in drone warfare will be deployed to monitor the sky over Rome and the Vatican during ...
Russia says it has fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukraine says it is still fighting there.
All Ukrainian troops have been forced from parts of Russia’s Kursk region, which Moscow lost control of last year to a ...
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What is the Swiss Guard, the military body sworn to protect the pope?
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 ...