Pope Swears in New Vatican Swiss Guard Corps

May 11, 2024191 views0

Pope Swears in New Vatican Swiss Guard Corps

2024-05-11T10:48:11+01:00

By Church News

Pope Francis recently swore in the new Vatican’s Swiss Guard Corps.After participating in a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, 34 recruits and their families were received by Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. At the same time, the young men pledged their loyalty and absolute resolve to serve the successor of Peter.Addressing the recruits and their families, the Holy Father expressed his gratitude for their presence and their “daily service, always generous and diligent.”The pope especially greeted Commander Christoph Graf, as well as the guard chaplain, whom he referred to as “an excellent Benedictine.”After expressing his gratitude, the pontiff noted that among the guards there is “a positive and respectful atmosphere in the barracks, a courteous behavior with your superiors and guests, despite the sometimes long periods of intense and exhausting service.”“You demonstrate a high level of motivation and willingness to serve, and also — this pleases me greatly — good relations among yourselves: You go on excursions together, you spend holidays together, you go out together often. And that’s very good,” he remarked.Also Read: Pastor Dominic Osei Celebrate 9th Wedding Anniversary