Holy Mass for the Swiss Guard - Vatican

Holy Mass for the Swiss Guard - Vatican

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates Holy Mass for the Swiss Guard on May 6, 2021 in Saint Peter's basilica, Vatican, the day new recruits take their oath of loyalty to Pope Francis and his successors. It was on this date, 6 May 1527, almost 500 years ago, that 147 Swiss Guards gave their lives in defence of the Holy Father during the Sack of Rome. Now, each year on the anniversary, new recruits are sworn in, taking an oath of loyalty to serve the reigning Pontiff and his successors, even to the point of sacrificing their lives.Ahead of ThursdayâÂÂs swearing-in ceremony, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, celebrated Holy Mass for the new recruits and their families, at the Altar of the Cathedra in St Peter's Basilica. Photo by Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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