The Swiss Guards have been a cornerstone of Vatican security since the early 16th century. Their origins trace back to Swiss mercenaries, renowned for their bravery and loyalty, who first served Pope ...

The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and ...

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 ...

Prince William - who as heir to the throne is also the future head of the Church of England - will represent his father at ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

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They have protected the Pope since 1506, when Julius II first hired Swiss mercenaries for his personal protection. Getty Images Pope Francis will stay in the chapel until Wednesday morning ...

All must be Swiss nationals and devout Catholics ... in which the Pope’s protection and security were assured by mercenaries from Switzerland. Image: Java Trained to wield both halberds and ...

Countries including the US, South Korea and Nigeria offer hefty rewards to insiders who uncover wrongdoing. Could the UK finally join them?

fried cheese balls that Swiss mercenaries ate while laying siege to the Malakoff Fort during the Crimea War in the 1850s. – Tim Neville Occupying an impressive amount of land near the ...