Pope Leo XIV Swears In The Swiss Guards

Vatican City, Italy, Italy: Vatican City, May 6, 2026 - A solemn swearing-in ceremony took place today in the Paul VI Hall, where the new recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard pledged their allegiance to the Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. Before Vatican authorities and their families, the guards pronounced the traditional vows, pledging to defend the Pope even at the cost of their own lives. The ceremony took leer más place in an atmosphere of great reflection, renewing a centuries-old tradition that symbolizes dedication and service to the Holy See.,Image: 1096923221, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: * Italy Rights OUT *, Model Release: no, Credit line: marco iacobucci / Zuma Press / Europa Press Editorial licence valid only for Spain and 3 MONTHS from the date of the image, then delete it from your archive. For non-editorial and non-licensed use, please contact EUROPA PRESS. leer menos