Pope Francis Urges New Swiss Guard Recruits: Be Faithful to Christ
In the audience Oct. 2, the pope said he was happy to meet the newest Swiss Guards “who have chosen to dedicate a period of their youth to the service of the Successor of Peter.”
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New Swiss Guards Swear Oath to Defend and Protect Pope Francis
The Pontifical Swiss Guard, whose motto is ‘Courage and Loyalty,’ is the oldest standing army in the world.
Swiss Guard Commander on ISIS Threat to Pope: ‘We Are Ready to Intervene’
In an interview with an Italian newspaper, Commander Christoph Graf responded to threats from Islamic militants, who stated in a recent video, 'We will conquer Rome.'
