The reason why the Swiss Guard the pope has to do with a tradition that started hundreds of years ago, and it's still honored ...

A MAJOR security operation is being put in place around Pope Francis’ funeral made up of the world’s smallest army, fighter ...

Ahead of Pope Francis's funeral Saturday, Italy and the Vatican are implementing a massive security plan that includes ...

As the world mourns Pope Francis, the Swiss Guard, with their historic and colorful uniforms, stand vigil, continuing a ...

The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will visit Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir today, where he will attend a ...

Rome is always teeming, and Easter usually kicks off the long tourist season. Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the Pope's ...

President Droupadi Murmu travels to Vatican City to pay respects at the funeral of Pope Francis, marking a significant homage ...

Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

At its gates stand Swiss Guards, members of the oldest army in the world -- famous for its blue, red and yellow striped uniforms -- and the Vatican's police force. At its heart sits the pontiff ...

Rome is a city getting ready. Security cordons and a heavy police and army presence around the Vatican and the wider area ...

Over the five centuries since it was formed, the guard has dwindled to what is sometimes called the world’s smallest army, but it is still responsible for guarding Vatican territory and ...