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When the newest Swiss Guards are sworn in May 6, they will raise their right hands, with three fingers extended to represent the Holy Trinity, and pledge to “faithfully, loyally, and honorably" serve the Supreme Pontiff and his successors.
The Swiss Guard is indeed the smallest standing army in the world, numbering only 135 members.
(RNS) — Swiss Guards may not have to go to battle for the pope, but they engage in spiritual war to help hopefuls coming to the Vatican.
World’s smallest army, which is preparing to swear in its latest recruits, has in the past engaged in ferocious battles
One of the oldest military corps in the world, the Pontifical Swiss Guard, has always armed itself with the best gear available in its 518 years of ac...