Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-05-07 21:19 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education, Defence, Religion, Military & Defence, Commodities, World News, War & Conflict
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New recruits to the Pontifical Swiss Guard swore loyalty to Pope Leo XIV on 6 May, during a ceremony in Vatican City. 28 new halberdiers took their oath in the presence of the Pope, the first time in over 50 years that a pontiff has personally presided over the swearing-in.
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