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

For almost three decades, the Swiss Guard uniforms have been crafted — every detail overseen — by Ety Cicioni, 52, the ...

The Pontifical Swiss Guard is an armed force and honour guard unit. Maintained by the Holy See that is responsible for ...

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

Eight years before, the limited premier edition of The Szyk Haggadah I created (2006-08) had been donated to the Vatican ...

A child points at a Swiss guard during Pope Francis weekly general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP ...

Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,” Pope ...

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 ...

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing 21 babies in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel ...

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 ...