The mission of the Swiss Guard, the oldest military corps in the world, is to ensure the security of the Pope and protect the cardinals when the chair of Peter is vacant. But what happens when the ...
The Swiss Guard protecting the Pope, 88, is rehearsing his funeral, with members under a curfew as they are 'preparing for ...
swissinfo.ch: Does the Swiss Guard still serve a useful purpose or ... mission is security which is assured by the plain clothes officers and non-commissioned officers. The military aspect ...
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 ...