As the late Pope Francis greeted thousands of guests in Vatican City on Easter Sunday, the Swiss Guard was not far, watching over the pontiff as it has done for more than 500 years. At the age of 88, ...

Their silent presence has been a constant in all events following the death of Pope Francis. The colonel and a major of this corps have sworn strict confidentiality under the risk of excommunication.

Armor like a knight on horseback. A helmet with bright-colored plumes sticking out. Wide blue and gold-striped pants that can seem almost clown-like. The Swiss Guard, the pope’s iconic bodyguards, ...

The death of Pope Francis (1936-2025) on Easter Monday has caused worldwide dismay. The Papal Swiss Guard is also in mourning. As a result, they are postponing their swearing-in ceremony scheduled for ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Vatican investigates Swiss Guard accused of making antisemitic remarks and a spitting gesture toward Jewish women ...

(JTA) — The Vatican is investigating a member of its Swiss Guards, who protect the pope, for allegedly making a spitting gesture at two Jewish women. The women were part of an international Jewish ...

ROME — The Vatican said Monday it was investigating a possible antisemitic incident, in which a Swiss Guard allegedly made a spitting gesture toward two Jewish women. The alleged incident occurred ...