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The world's smallest country has its own army whose history dates back over 500 years. In an unprecidented move the new Pope fired the head of the guards for being too strict, and then decided to relax discipline.
The Swiss Guard is a vestige of the huge papal armies that once existed. Thier duties are now mainly cerimonial.
Sacking of Rome: Pope removes head of Vatican's Swiss Guards for being too strict - Europe - World - The Independent
The Swiss Guard is a vestige of the huge papal armies that once existed. Thier duties are now mainly cerimonial.
Sacking of Rome: Pope removes head of Vatican's Swiss Guards for being too strict - Europe - World - The Independent