Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony
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Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony
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Pope Leo XIV welcomes new members of the Swiss Guard
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Pope Leo XIV welcomes new members of the Swiss Guard
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🇨🇭 Did You Know? Swiss soldiers have been guarding the Vatican since 1506! Pope Julius II chose them for their unmatched loyalty, discipline, and military skill — qualities that built the legendary reputation of the Swiss Guard. To this day, they remain one of the world’s oldest and most iconic military units. 👑🛡️ 🇨🇭❤️ Switzerland: small country, big history. | I Love Swiss
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🇨🇭 Did You Know? Swiss soldiers have been guarding the Vatican since 1506! Pope Julius II chose them for their unmatched loyalty, discipline, and military skill — qualities that built the legendary reputation of the Swiss Guard. To this day, they remain one of the world’s oldest and most iconic military units. 👑🛡️ 🇨🇭❤️ Switzerland: small country, big history. | I Love Swiss
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Pontifical Swiss🇨🇭Guard💂in the Vatican: Story, Banner, Uniform, Criteria, Salary
Pontifical Swiss🇨🇭Guard💂in the Vatican: Story, Banner, Uniform, Criteria, Salary
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Thirty-six men swear their oaths as Swiss Guards to protect the Pope and Vatican City State, in a solemn ceremony in the Paul VI Hall. Find out more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-05/pontifical-swiss-guards-new-recruits-ceremony-protect-pope.html | Vatican News
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Thirty-six men swear their oaths as Swiss Guards to protect the Pope and Vatican City State, in a solemn ceremony in the Paul VI Hall. Find out more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-05/pontifical-swiss-guards-new-recruits-ceremony-protect-pope.html | Vatican News
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World's smallest army seeks 25 men to guard the pope. Must be Catholic. Must be Swiss.
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World's smallest army seeks 25 men to guard the pope. Must be Catholic. Must be Swiss.
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🇻🇦 The Swiss Guard: Protecting the Pope inside the Vatican since 1506! 👇 🛡👑 The Vatican Guards, formally known as the Swiss Guard, serve as the official security force for the Pope and the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. They are one of the oldest military units in continuous operation, dating back to 1506 when Pope Julius II established the Swiss Guard. 🛡🇻🇦 Key Facts About the Vatican Swiss Guard: History and Tradition: The Swiss Guard was founded in 1506 to protect Pope Julius II. Hi
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🇻🇦 The Swiss Guard: Protecting the Pope inside the Vatican since 1506! 👇 🛡👑 The Vatican Guards, formally known as the Swiss Guard, serve as the official security force for the Pope and the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. They are one of the oldest military units in continuous operation, dating back to 1506 when Pope Julius II established the Swiss Guard. 🛡🇻🇦 Key Facts About the Vatican Swiss Guard: History and Tradition: The Swiss Guard was founded in 1506 to protect Pope Julius II. Hi
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A common sight in the Vatican | The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506, with the first contingent of 150 soldiers arriving in Rome on 22 January of that year. The foundation stone of the new St. Peter’s Basilica was also laid in the year 1506. #vaticancity #swissguard #swissguards #vatican #stpetersbasilica 🎥: @colmflynnire x @cruxstationalis | Crux Stationalis
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Little-known badass facts about the Vatican Swiss Guards: 📌The Ultimate Sacrifice: Each recruit takes a solemn vow to serve the Pope faithfully, even to the point of sacrificing their own life if necessary. This vow is taken during the swearing-in ceremony on May 6th each year, commemorating the 1527 Sack of Rome where 147 Swiss Guards gave their lives defending Pope Clement VII. 📌Last Stand: In 1527, during the Sack of Rome, 147 Swiss Guards died fighting the troops of Holy Roman Emperor Char
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Why does the Swiss Guard protect the Pope and the Vatican? It all started in the early 1500s, when Swiss soldiers had a reputation as the toughest mercenaries in Europe. Kings of France and Spain hired them all the time for protection and for war. In 1505, Pope Julius II made a deal with the Swiss cantons to send him a unit of soldiers. And ever since then, the Swiss have been guarding the Vatican. | Buro Facts
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As the world awaits a new Pope, meet the Swiss behind one of the Vatican’s oldest traditions. For over 500 years, the Swiss Guards have stood by the Pope’s side — fiercely loyal and unmistakably Swiss. Discover their story 📹 | About Switzerland
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