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The Swiss guards are generally based in Vatican City.
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Where do The Swiss guards are responsible for the protection and safety of the Pope in which country?
The Swiss guards are from Switzerland. They are unmarried men between the ages of 19 and 30, and they would have been trained by the Swiss Armed Forces.
Why the name Swiss Guard?
All members of the papal body guard (Swiss Guards) are from the country of Switzerland.
Who does Switzerland believe in?
Most of the Swiss people believe in God. The majority are Christians, and ALL of the Pope's 'Swiss Guards' are obviously from that country.
Which army do the Swiss guards belong?
Swiss army.
What is the guard job?
The Swiss Guards are the body guards of the pope.
Are the Swiss guards Protestant?
No, the Swiss Guards are not Protestant. They are members of the Catholic Church and are responsible for providing security at the Vatican in Rome.
What country is the Pope guarded by?
Probably the foreign relations branch for the host country. For example, the State Department provides secruity, called DS (Diplomatic Security); they are personal security for the Secretary of State, for visiting dignitaries. Hope that helps.
How long has the Swiss Guards guarded the Pope?
Various units of Swiss Guards existed for hundreds of years. The earliest such unit was the Swiss Hundred Guard (Cent-Garde) at the French court (1497 - 1830). This small force was complemented in 1567 by a Swiss Guards regiment. The Papal Swiss Guard in the Vatican was founded in 1506 and is the only Swiss Guard that still exists. In the 18th century several other Swiss Guards existed for periods in various European courts.
May Swiss Guards marry?
No, not as recruits.
Who are the Swiss guards suppose protect?
the Pope
Are the Pontifical Swiss Guards genuine Swiss Soldiers?
They are and have been for over 500 years.
Why do the pope's Swedish guards wear those clothes?
The Pontifical Swiss Guard are not Swedish.For more information on the Swiss Guard see the link below.
