National Catholic Register3d
What Does the Swiss Guard Do While Pope Francis Is in the Hospital?
The papal security corps members, who are praying for the Pope, have not left their posts, though papal events are not ...
Morning Honey on MSN3d
'Honor in Armor': A Groundbreaking Look at the Swiss Guard’s Hidden World
A Groundbreaking Look at the Swiss Guard’s Hidden World For over five centuries, the Vatican Swiss Guard has stood as a ...
Neue Zürcher Zeitung2y
Spendy cantons, recalcitrant free thinkers and a murder charge – the bumpy road to a new barracks for the Swiss Guard
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 Francis is also ...
Daily Mail22d
Pope funeral 'is being rehearsed': Swiss Guard 'prepare for pontiff's death after the 88-year-old warned 'I may not survive' pneumonia
The Swiss Guard protecting the Pope, 88, is rehearsing his funeral, with members under a curfew as they are 'preparing for the pontiff's death', Swiss newspaper Blick claims. The Pope previously ...
Mint22d
Pope Francis fears the worst?—Swiss Guard allegedly rehearsing his funeral: Shocking report emerges
Reports suggest that the Swiss Guard, tasked with protecting Pope Francis, 88, has been rehearsing funeral procedures as concerns mount over his worsening health. The ailing pontiff has allegedly ...
Couriermail21d
Pope’s funeral being rehearsed by Swiss Guards: Reports
The Swiss Guard, the Pope’s personal security, have now been placed under a strict curfew to undergo protocol drills in preparation for his possible death, as reported by Swiss newspaper Blick.
THE WEEK7y
The blacksmith brothers who suit up the pope's Swiss Guard
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Condé Nast Traveler7y
Review: Pontifical Swiss Guard
A winningly intimate oasis amidst Rome's overwhelming tourist bustle.