On May 6, 1527, the Eternal City was invaded by invading Spanish forces. Of the 189 Swiss Guards, 147 sacrificed their lives to save the Pope. «Unfortunately, this deadline cannot be met,» says ...
an historic day for the Swiss Guard as it recalls the deaths of 147 predecessors during the Sack of Rome by Emperor Charles V in 1527. Only 42 guards survived the attack and saved Pope Clement VII ...
The mission of the Swiss Guard, the oldest military corps in the world, is to ensure the security of the Pope and protect the cardinals when the chair of Peter is vacant. But what happens when the ...
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Pope tells new Swiss Guards to ditch phones, visit Rome(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 6 - Pope Francis told the newest cohort of young men to join the Swiss Guards Monday ... of Rome by Emperor Charles V in 1527. Only 42 guards survived the attack and ensured ...
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