Along with the blazing-red serge uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, there is perhaps no other official ensemble as instantly recognizable as that of the Swiss Guards, the elite cadre ...

The Swiss Guards have been posted at the Vatican since 1506 and are responsible for the security of the Pope and his residence. The guardsmen in their traditional Renaissance uniforms also perform ...

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the founding of the Swiss Guard, the death of a prominent ...

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For almost three decades, the Swiss Guard uniforms have been crafted — every detail overseen — by Ety Cicioni, 52, the Vatican's head tailor. These meticulously crafted uniforms will be on ...

For almost three decades, the Swiss Guard uniforms have been crafted — every detail overseen — by Ety Cicioni, 52, the Vatican's head tailor. These meticulously crafted uniforms will be on full ...