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Posted: 2025-04-26 15:53:28 UTC
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The Swiss Guard is not just a decorative guard in funny uniforms, but they are trained killers who would take a bullet for the Pope without blinking. They were founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II and have a long history of protecting the Pope, including during the Sack of Rome in 1527 and the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in 1981. Today, the Guard is 135 men strong and must meet strict requirements to even apply, including being Catholic, Swiss, male, between 19-30, at least 6 feet 8.5 inches tall, unmarried, in perfect health, and already trained in the military. They train for two months in Switzerland and the Vatican, and they vow to die for the Pope. When the Pope dies, the Guard moves into lockdown and seals the Sistine Chapel. They guard a faith, not just a man.
The Swiss Guard are trained killers who would take a bullet for the Pope without blinking.
The Swiss Guard was founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II.
Only 42 Swiss Guards survived the Sack of Rome in 1527, buying the Pope just enough time to escape.
To even apply, you must vow to die for the Pope.
When the Pope dies, the Guard moves into lockdown and seals the Sistine Chapel.
The Swiss Guard is not a photo-op, but centuries of loyalty stitched into cloth.
Maintaining the strict requirements for joining the Guard.
Training the Guard to be prepared for any threat to the Pope.
Protecting the Pope during times of crisis and uncertainty.