(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 6 - Pope Leo XIV voiced esteem and gratitude to the 28 latest recruits to the world's smallest and oldest army after they were sworn into the Swiss Guard on Wednesday. To you, dear ...

Recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard took their oath of allegiance to Pope Leo XIV, solemnly pledging to serve and protect him. The ceremony took place May 6 in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the ...

New recruits to the Pontifical Swiss Guard swore loyalty to Pope Leo XIV on 6 May, during a ceremony in Vatican City. 28 new halberdiers took their oath in the presence of the Pope, the first time in ...

Watch live as Pope Leo XIV presides over the oath-taking ceremony of 28 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard as they take a pledge to defend the pope with their lives.

Pope Leo XIV attends the swearing in ceremony for 28 new Pontifical Swiss Guards in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. As students prepare to graduate and look toward their ...