The mission of the Swiss Guard, the oldest military corps in the world, is to ensure the security of the Pope and protect the cardinals when the chair of Peter is vacant. But what happens when the ...

The Imperial Guard was a small ... Italians, Poles, Germans, Swiss, and others, as well as French. They were the most feared men in Napoleon’s army. Much more than personal bodyguards, they ...

Of the 34, only two are native Italian speakers, while 16 are German speakers, 16 French speakers ... and to be "of stainless character". Swiss Guards sign on for a minimum of two years.

they are probably the most photographed Swiss – the members of the Swiss Guard. Since 1506 they have protected the head of the Roman Catholic Church and his residence. Pope Francis is also ...