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 sewn uniforms will be on full ...

At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro ...

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In fact, the Papal State refuses to pay anything for the renovation of the barracks of the Swiss Guard, taking the position that it is a Swiss matter. In addition, church funds would not be used ...

The Pope has been given a new electric popemobile, equipped with a rotating heated seat and special places for the Swiss Guards to stand ... Two white-and-yellow Vatican flags fly on either ...

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 ...