VATICAN CITY (AP) — Recruits joined the Vatican's Pontifical Swiss Guard, the world’s oldest standing army, in a swearing-in ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The new guards suited up in ...

28 new members of the Swiss Guard were welcomed by Pope Leo XIV and sworn in during a ceremony in Vatican City, the Vatican on May 6. The Swiss Guard are known for their colorful regalia and their ...

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 3 - Pope Leo XIV will be present Saturday at the swearing-in ceremony of the Swiss Guards, the first pontiff to do so since Paul VI in 1968, sources in the world's smallest army ...

The 28 newly recruited Swiss Guards were sworn in on Wednesday. Pope Leo XIV presided over the ceremony. During the event, Leo congratulated the recruits and expressed his gratitude for their service.

Pontifical Swiss Guards prepare ahead of their swearing in ceremony, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.) Listen VATICAN CITY — Recruits joined the Vatican’s ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Recruits joined the Vatican’s Pontifical Swiss Guard, the world’s oldest standing army, in a swearing-in ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The new guards suited up in ...