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The Swiss Guard have been serving as the Pope's security since 1506. Their uniforms were designed by Leonardo DiVinci. They act as body guards for the Holy Father while the Vatican Police are charged with the security of the Vatican as a whole.
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∙ 12y agoThe Swiss guard AKA Corps of the Pontifical Swiss Guard are responsible for the safety of the Pope and the protection of the Vatican City.
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∙ 13y agoThe obvious ones in the uniforms and helmets are the Swiss guard.
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∙ 9y agoThe Swiss Guard are the most visible protectors of the pope.
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∙ 9y agoThe pope does not guard the Vatican. That responsibility falls on the Swiss Guard and the Vatican police. The pope, on the other hand, has the responsibility of guarding the Catholic faith.
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∙ 9y agoThe Swiss Guard is charged with protecting the pope.
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∙ 10y agoThe Vatican Police has 130 officers who protect the Vatican.
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∙ 12y agoThe Swiss Guard
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∙ 16y agoSwiss Guards.
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Does the pope still have an army?
Yes. The Swiss Guard is legally the Pope's army. While the Swiss provide them, they are bound to the Pope, not to the Swiss. If you mean, "Does the Vatican train soldiers?", then no. The Pope commands 300 soldiers in his army.
What is the bodyguard of the pope called?
The Swiss GuardThey are called a Swiss guard.
How many soldiers does Vatican City have?
The Vatican has no army. It does have the Swiss Guard who are the personal bodyguards of the pope as well as a police force.
Why do Italians not guard the Pope and why does he rely on the Swiss to guard him?
In the 15th Century, Rome was invaded and sacked. The Pope at the time was able to escape due to a regiment of Swiss soldiers who all died to prevent his being pursued. Since then, the Swiss have had the exclusive honor of guarding the pope in memory of those men.
Does the pope hire mercenaries to protect him?
The Vatican has a tradition of hiring an elite group of Swiss soldiers who are responsible for the personal safety of the pope. They are known as the Swiss Guard. For more information click here.
Who has been giving the pope protection?
The Swiss Guard protects the pope.
What are the pope's guards known as?
The correct answer is the Swiss Guard. They have been responsible for the Pope's security for over 500 years.
How many soldiers in the National Guard?
344,346 soldiers
Who are the men in colorful costumes that protect the pope?
The Swiss Guard protects the pope.
Who are the people responsible for the safety of the pope?
The Swiss Guard is responsible for the pope's safety.
Is the pope protected by the Swiss guard?
YES
What is the name of the operation which is responsible for protecting the security of the pope?
The Swiss Guard protects the pope.
