![]() ![]() POPE FRANCIS HAS FIRED the commander of the Vatican’s 500-year-old security regiment - the Swiss Guard. (Image source: WikiCommons) “Here are some little-known facts about the Vatican’s five-century-old mercenary legion.” ![]() Although the unit still dresses in 16th Century-style military uniforms, don’t let the quaint attire fool you - the Swiss Guard is reputed to be one of the world’s elite regiments. HOLY WARRIORS - For 500 years, a small army of volunteer soldiers from Switzerland has guarded the Vatican. ![]()
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