VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s oldest army has new uniforms. But don’t worry: The Swiss Guards’ famed blue, yellow and red Renaissance-style billowy garb isn’t going anywhere. Rather, the pope’s army ...
(Tiziana FABI/AFP/AFP) The Swiss Guards, the defenders of the pope known for their colourful uniforms, unveiled more sombre attire Thursday -- but only for special occasions. The dark uniform with ...
Pope Leo XIV presided Saturday over the swearing-in ceremony of 27 new Swiss Guards, lending some surprise star power to the ...
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV presided Saturday over the swearing-in ceremony of 27 new Swiss Guards, lending some surprise star power to the pomp-filled ceremony as the corps struggles to find enough ...
Swiss guards wait for the arrival of Switzerland's President Karin Keller-Sutter on the occasion of a private audience with Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP) The world’s oldest ...