Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vatican Swiss Guard recruits line up for their swearing-in ceremony, at the Vatican, Monday, May 6, 2024. The ceremony is held ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At the age of 88, Pope Francis died on the morning of Monday, April 21. The pontiff had spent the better part of the year at ...

Armor like a knight on horseback. A helmet with bright-colored plumes sticking out. Wide blue and gold-striped pants that can seem almost clown-like. The Swiss Guard, the pope’s iconic bodyguards, ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s oldest army has new uniforms. But don’t worry: The Swiss Guards’ famed blue, yellow and red Renaissance-style billowy garb isn’t going anywhere. Rather, the pope’s army ...

A group of new Swiss Guard recruits officially joined the ranks after swearing to “faithfully, loyally and honorably serve the reigning Pontiff” at the Vatican on Saturday. Wearing the red, orange, ...

For the newest class of 34 Swiss Guards who will be sworn in on Monday, their service is based on faith and a love for the Church and the Pope, as storied as the uniform itself. “For me it was ...

If you've ever visited Vatican City, you might have noticed the armed guards in full regalia at some point. They go by many names, including Swiss Guard, the Pontifical Swiss Guard, and the Papal ...

For 500 years, the Swiss Guard has served the pope and the Vatican. One region in Switzerland sends large numbers of young men to serve in Rome. A high school teacher in Naters, who served in the ...

The world’s oldest army has new uniforms. But don’t worry: The Swiss Guards’ famed blue, yellow and red Renaissance-style billowy garb isn’t going anywhere. Rather, the pope’s army on Thursday ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Swiss Guards unveiled a new black formal uniform for diplomatic events, but their famous colorful Renaissance ...