“The Holy See counts on you! Vatican City is proud of your presence!” he said in a private audience at the Vatican May 6, welcoming 36 men from Switzerland who were to be sworn in as Swiss Guards later that day.
Pope tells Swiss Guard that Vatican City State is proud of their presence
Barrack renovations may open possibility for female Swiss Guards
An agreement between the Vatican and a Swiss foundation overseeing renovations to the Swiss Guard barracks may open the possibility to women joining the military corps in the future.