Rome — Three U.S. Army chaplains made a historic visit to the Vatican for a film screening and meet Pope Francis. Army chaplains visit Vatican for movie screening, meet with Pope Francis By Paul ...

The origin of this army dates back to 1506, when Pope Julius II, who had been pontiff for three years, recruited a group of 150 Swiss mercenaries, who had a very good reputation, as his personal ...

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Today, this task falls to the members of the Swiss Guard, who are responsible for guarding the Vatican and, in particular, the Pope. Over the years, their evolution has been straightforward, from ...

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

A rumor that circulated online in March 2025 claimed U.S. President Donald Trump ordered "military raids on Vatican tunnels." For example, one Facebook user's post (archived) began, "BREAKING ...

Zelenskiy says he discussed air defence, sanctions with Trump in Vatican meeting. By Anastasiia Malenko and Max Hunder. May 3, 2025 11:55 AM UTC Updated May 3, 2025 Ukraine's President ...

Drone-busting troops and special forces sharp-shooters are part of huge security operation at the Vatican as the world's VIPs join 500,000 mourners for Pope Francis's funeral ...

Pope Francis' condition remains critical but stable and he was able to do some work while still in the hospital with double pneumonia, the Vatican said in a Tuesday evening update.

The Army did not have a parade when it celebrated its 200th birthday, ... Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.