The Pontifical Swiss Guard, founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, is among the oldest active military units in continuous ...

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the founding of the Swiss Guard, the death of a prominent ...

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) 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 ...

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.

A Swiss national who Iranian authorities said took his own life while in an Iranian jail after being arrested on suspicion of espionage had taken pictures of military sites, Iran's ...

The Appalachian State transfer has delivered in a big way as the Demon Deacons head into their most important week of the ...

On the court Otis Frazier can score, defend, pass and rebound, but it is his leadership that a 12-4 team is leaning on as it ...

WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — The powerful Switzerland men’s ski team won its home World Cup super-G on Friday, though it was ...

No wonder the Swiss have the highest life expectancy in ... if you don’t fit the norm for a healthy body shape you stand out.” Everyone in Switzerland must have health insurance cover by ...

We all need to help and support one another, and this applies to individual communities, and also to the entire Church.” Pope ...

Davos, the highest town in Europe, is heavily secured by 5,000 Swiss army personnel for the annual World Economic Forum ...