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The Stand of the Swiss Guard took place during the sacking of Rome on May 6, 1527, when the Pope's Swiss guards held off troops loyal to the Habsburgs long enough for Pope Clement to escape. The Vatican and the Papal States were part of the faction that opposed the Habsburg dynasty in the 1520s, an
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🇻🇦 The Swiss Guard: Protecting the Pope inside the Vatican since 1506! 👇 🛡👑 The Vatican Guards, formally known as the Swiss Guard, serve as the official security force for the Pope and the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. They are one of the oldest military units in continuous operation, dating back to 1506 when Pope Julius II established the Swiss Guard. 🛡🇻🇦 Key Facts About the Vatican Swiss Guard: History and Tradition: The Swiss Guard was founded in 1506 to protect Pope Julius II. Hi
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🇻🇦 The Swiss Guard: Protecting the Pope inside the Vatican since 1506! 👇 🛡👑 The Vatican Guards, formally known as the Swiss Guard, serve as the official security force for the Pope and the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. They are one of the oldest military units in continuous operation, dating back to 1506 when Pope Julius II established the Swiss Guard. 🛡🇻🇦 Key Facts About the Vatican Swiss Guard: History and Tradition: The Swiss Guard was founded in 1506 to protect Pope Julius II. Hi
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Yesterday, I had the privilege of being in the front row at the annual swearing-in ceremony of the Swiss Guard - an extraordinary tradition where new guardsmen take their solemn oath of allegiance before the Pope, pledging to defend him with their lives. This year’s ceremony, typically held on May 6th to commemorate the Guard’s heroic stand during the Sack of Rome (1527), was delayed due to the recent conclave, making the occasion all the more historic. It marked the Pope’s first time presiding
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Thirty-six men swear their oaths as Swiss Guards to protect the Pope and Vatican City State, in a solemn ceremony in the Paul VI Hall. Find out more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-05/pontifical-swiss-guards-new-recruits-ceremony-protect-pope.html | Vatican News
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New uniforms for the Swiss Guard Unveiled! Which is better the former or later? The dark blue uniforms visible in the first two photos were unveiled in the Vatican today. No need to worry about the iconic old ones The famous blue, red, and yellow uniforms remain unchanged. They will continue to be handmade by the Swiss Guard tailor. It was not, as some people claim, Michelangelo who designed the iconic Swiss Guard uniform. In fact, the uniform was introduced at the beginning of the 20th century
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