New Recruits Join Pontifical Swiss Guard in Vatican Swearing-in Ceremony
Recruits joined the Pontifical Swiss Guard, recognized as the world's oldest standing army, during a swearing-in ceremony. The new members wore the unit's traditional yellow, blue and red uniforms and took an oath to defend and serve the pope. The event was presided over by Pope Leo XIV.
swissinfo.chRecruits joined the Vatican's Pontifical Swiss Guard in a swearing-in ceremony. The Pontifical Swiss Guard is recognized as the world's oldest standing army. The new guards wore the unit's distinctive yellow, blue and red uniforms and pledged to defend and serve the pope.
The ceremony was presided over by Pope Leo XIV. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Pontifical Swiss Guard has served as the pope's protective force for centuries. New members complete training before participating in the formal swearing-in event.
The recruits become part of a small force responsible for security at the Vatican.
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The Pontifical Swiss Guard maintains its traditional recruitment and ceremonial practices.
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New members integrate into the Vatican's security force following the ceremony.
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Photo documentation of the event is distributed through AP news services.
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