Thirty-four new Swiss Guard ... For weeks, the new guards have been training for the solemn occasion in the small courtyard within their small barracks tucked inside Vatican City gates.

Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is known for its iconic landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Pope’s residence. Housing around 800 citizens, the country is ...

A Groundbreaking Look at the Swiss Guard’s Hidden World For over five centuries, the Vatican Swiss Guard has stood as a ...

Because the Vatican is stingy ... On May 6, 1527, the Eternal City was invaded by invading Spanish forces. Of the 189 Swiss Guards, 147 sacrificed their lives to save the Pope.