Second to the Pope, of course, the members of the Swiss Guard are easily the most famous residents of Vatican City. For centuries, this highly-trained standing army of young Swiss men has been in ...

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

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) During a private audience on Saturday, Pope Francis praised the Swiss Guards for their "great patience" with pilgrims who visit the Vatican. "It takes patience, and the ...

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

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Switzerland's government on Wednesday approved new climate targets, proposing a cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 of at ...

The governing body of the Catholic Church, it houses various branches — including the famous Swiss Guards known for their elaborate uniforms, and the Vatican’s police force called the ...

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Swiss and international experts are banking ... agreed guidelines from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). But this long, resource-intensive reporting process is full of ...

Pope Francis offered that encouragement to members of the Council of the Foundation of the Pontifical Swiss Guard at an audience to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The organization was founded in ...