Pope Leo XIV tells Swiss Guards service enriches faith journey
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Updated · Vatican News - English · May 7
Pope Leo XIV tells Swiss Guards service enriches faith journey
9 articles · Updated · Vatican News - English · May 7
A day after 28 new Pontifical Swiss Guards were sworn in, he met the corps and their families at the Vatican and thanked Switzerland for their service.
He said guarding and assisting the Pope, Curia officials, pilgrims and guests should deepen honor, duty and holiness, despite the role's primarily military character.
Leo also urged prayer, reflection and fraternal solidarity in barracks life, calling it a place to cultivate generosity, humility and harmony within the Guard.
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