New Members of Swiss Guard Sworn in at Vatican

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7 May 2024 at 11:03 am

Thirty-four new members of the Swiss Guard, whose principal duty is to guard the pope, were sworn in during a ceremony at the Vatican on Monday, May 6.

Footage released by the Embassy of Switzerland to the Holy See shows part of the ceremony, which was also livestreamed.

The guard has existed since 1506 and mainly deals with the surveillance, security, and protection of the pontiff at home and abroad.

Applicants to the guard must have Swiss citizenship and be Roman Catholic, male, and unmarried. Credit: Embassy of Switzerland to the Holy See via Storyful

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