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Coverage dated October 4, 2025

Pope lends star power to Swiss Guards swearing-in ceremony as his army struggles to find recruits

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Pope Leo XIV has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 27 new Swiss Guards.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Pope lends star power to Swiss Guards swearing-in ceremony as his army struggles to find recruits (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Pope Leo XIV has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 27 new Swiss Guards.

  2. Aleteia

    Pope witnesses majestic swearing-in of Swiss Guards (photos) (opens Aleteia)

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    Leo attended the swearing-in ceremony of his small army, composed of 135 members and entirely dedicated to the security of the head of the Catholic Church.

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