In fact, the Papal State refuses to pay anything for the renovation of the barracks of the Swiss Guard, taking the position that it is a Swiss matter. In addition, church funds would not be used ...
VICENZA, Italy – Soldiers from U.S. Army Garrison Italy won the Vatican Cup soccer match Nov. 20 against the Swiss Guard – ...
The Swiss government has agreed funding to renovate the barracks of the Swiss Guard in the Vatican, which has been protecting the Pope since the sixteenth century. The barracks have only ...
It has a population of about 764, half of which don't even live in the place. Just over 100 of that number includes the Papal ...
Also known as the Pontifical Swiss Guard of the Holy See, the unit is stationed at the Vatican in Rome and has a bodyguard-like role. It was officially established in January 22, 1506 and is now ...
The Vatican announced on October 15 that 11 Swiss Guards have tested positive for the coronavirus and the city has begun taking precautions. "Arrangements were immediately made to isolate those ...
So far there are 60 members of Vatican Athletics -- the first Sports Association constituted in the Holy See -- which includes nuns, priests, Swiss Guards and other workers. Monsignor Melchor ...