WITH ruthless ambition, suspense and even spies, hit movie Conclave lays bare the fight to succeed as a new Pope. The ...

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

The man, a business lawyer from the city of Solothurn ... for the renovation of the barracks of the Papal Swiss Guard in the Vatican, the lawyer not only served as managing director, but also ...

This week, rumors started flying following an interview in which Vatican almoner Archbishop ... tip from a "knowledgeable source in Rome": "Swiss guards confirmed that the pope has ventured ...

In addition, it also has its military, the Swiss Guard, that is responsible for the Pope's safety. Vatican City's army, the smallest in the world, is known as the Swiss Guard. The privileges ...

Vatican Swiss Guard recruits line up for their swearing-in ceremony, at the Vatican, on May 6. For almost three decades, the Swiss Guard uniforms have been crafted — every detail overseen — by ...

The Pontifical Swiss Guard, founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, is among the oldest active military units in continuous ...

The best investments to make are the ones that benefit other people, Pope Francis said."When we put wealth at the service of ...

We all need to help and support one another, and this applies to individual communities, and also to the entire Church.” Pope ...

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