The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

The Swiss Guard is equipped with both traditional ceremonial weapons and modern firearms. Since the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in 1981, a much stronger emphasis has been placed on ...

VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) - Maximilian Fischer, 20, is one of the new recruits to an institution that has been protecting popes since the 16th century - the Swiss Guard. Known to tourists in ...

As the world mourns Pope Francis, the Swiss Guard, with their historic and colorful uniforms, stand vigil, continuing a tradition over five centuries old. Recruits undergo rigorous training ...