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.

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.

The mission of the Swiss ... guards married with children has increased, and the well-being of families is of fundamental importance for the Church and society,” he said on Jan. 18 at the ...

Housing around 800 citizens, the country is renowned for its cultural and religious treasures, including the famous Sistine Chapel and the Swiss Guards. The world's smallest country, Vatican City ...

Pope Francis, 88, is currently battling a severe respiratory infection, raising concerns over his health. The Vatican has ...

Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...