During a private audience on Saturday, Pope Francis praised the Swiss Guards for their great patience with pilgrims who visit the Vatican. It tak ...

Pope Francis offered that encouragement to members of the Council of the Foundation of the Pontifical Swiss Guard at an audience to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The organization was founded in ...

In an interview with Vatican News, 34-year-old Didier Grandjean recalls his journey from wearing the uniform of the Pontifical Swiss Guard to the Roman collar. His is a story of a man trained in ...

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 ...

This week marks the anniversary of when the Swiss Guard, the historic military force created to protect the pope, was established by Pope Julius II. Julius II created the military order after seeing ...

But despite being lucky enough to live mostly in peace, the Swiss Guard is widely considered to be one of the most highly-skilled and well-respected armies in the world.

Along with the blazing-red serge uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, there is perhaps no other official ensemble as instantly recognizable as that of the Swiss Guards, the elite cadre ...

During a private audience on Saturday, Pope Francis praised the Swiss Guards for their "great patience" with pilgrims who visit the Vatican. "It takes patience, and the guardsmen have it.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the founding of the Swiss Guard, the death of a prominent Anglican bishop, ...