Pope Leo XIV personally presided over the swearing-in of 28 new Swiss Guards, the first time in over 50 years a pontiff has led the ceremony. The recruits pledged to defend the Pope even at the cost ...

Recruits joined the Vatican's Pontifical Swiss Guard, the world’s oldest standing army, in a swearing-in ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The new guards suited up ...

New recruits to the Pontifical Swiss Guard swore loyalty to Pope Leo XIV on 6 May, during a ceremony in Vatican City. 28 new halberdiers took their oath in the presence of the Pope, the first time in ...

Recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard took their oath of allegiance to Pope Leo XIV, solemnly pledging to serve and protect him. The ceremony took place May 6 in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the ...