The Christian Post2d
This week in Christian history: Swiss Guard created, Charles Gore dies, Newsboys co-founder leaves faith
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the founding of the Swiss Guard, the death of a prominent ...
National Catholic Register3d
Pope Highlights Swiss Guard’s Jubilee Year Service to Pilgrims
The Pontifical Swiss Guard, founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, is among the oldest active military units in continuous ...
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The Swiss Guard: from feared mercenaries to protectors of the Pope
Second to the Pope, of course, the members of the Swiss Guard are easily the most famous residents of Vatican City. For centuries, this highly-trained standing army of young Swiss men has been in ...