The Pope's funeral is allegedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old warned he may not survive pneumonia. The Swiss Guard ...

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 ...

Thirty-four new Swiss Guard recruits pledged their traditional oath in the Vatican on Monday and swore allegiance to Pope Francis in their distinctive way, raising three fingers to evoke the Holy ...

It’s the smallest and most mysterious army in the world: the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The film accompanies these men of faith ...

After Roger Federer, 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 ...

swissinfo.ch: Can the debate about the commander be linked to the rivalry between the Swiss Guards and the Vatican police? A.d.R.: The pope is just as critical towards certain demonstrations of ...

The very first hotel from the group that gave us the Orient Express possesses all the allure Stendahl captures in his Roman promenades.

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the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The film accompanies these men of faith and combat, from their recruitment in Switzerland to their military training in the heart of the Vatican.

It's the smallest and most mysterious army in the world: the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The film accompanies these men of faith and combat, from their recruitment in Switzerland to their military ...