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

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 ...

they are probably the most photographed Swiss – the members of the Swiss Guard. Since 1506 they have protected the head of the Roman Catholic Church and his residence. Pope Francis is also ...

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 30 - Some 34 new Swiss Guards are set to bring the world's smallest army back up to its full complement of 135 when they take their traditional oath to the pope on May 6 ...

Sometimes called “the world’s smallest army” or “the Pope’s army,” it is officially the Guardia Svizzera or Swiss Guards, the soldiers responsible for the safety of the pope.

The Trump administration urged U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) workers to join the effort to transform how Washington allocates aid around the world in line with Trump’s ...

During a private audience on Saturday, Pope Francis praised the Swiss Guards for their "great patience" with pilgrims who visit the Vatican.

Vatican Swiss Guard recruits prepare for their swearing-in ceremony, at the Vatican on May 6. The Vatican has banned resale of the unforms, and allows Swiss Guards to hang onto them only after ...

(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 ...