Pope Francis Greets New Swiss Guard Recruits - Vatican

Pope Francis Greets New Swiss Guard Recruits - Vatican

Pope Francis receives 34 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in the Clementine Hall, Vatican, on May 6, 2021, ahead of their swearing-in ceremony, telling them that the qualities of courtesy and helpfulness in their work âare a beautiful testimony and a sign of the Church's welcome.â 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. Handout photo by Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Greets New Swiss Guard Recruits - Vatican

Pope Francis Greets New Swiss Guard Recruits - Vatican

Pope Francis receives 34 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in the Clementine Hall, Vatican, on May 6, 2021, ahead of their swearing-in ceremony, telling them that the qualities of courtesy and helpfulness in their work âÂÂare a beautiful testimony and a sign of the Church's welcome.â 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. Handout photo by Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Greets New Swiss Guard Recruits - Vatican

Pope Francis Greets New Swiss Guard Recruits - Vatican

Pope Francis receives 34 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in the Clementine Hall, Vatican, on May 6, 2021, ahead of their swearing-in ceremony, telling them that the qualities of courtesy and helpfulness in their work âÂÂare a beautiful testimony and a sign of the Church's welcome.â 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. Handout photo by Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Greets New Swiss Guard Recruits - Vatican

Pope Francis Greets New Swiss Guard Recruits - Vatican

Pope Francis receives 34 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in the Clementine Hall, Vatican, on May 6, 2021, ahead of their swearing-in ceremony, telling them that the qualities of courtesy and helpfulness in their work âare a beautiful testimony and a sign of the Church's welcome.â 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. Handout photo by Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public wake up to benefits of pay phones after teen flees confinement

Public wake up to benefits of pay phones after teen flees confinement

Photo taken March 27, 2016, shows the pay phone at JR Higashinakano Station in Tokyo, which was used by a 15-year-old girl in calling 110 that day to contact police after escaping a two-year confinement by a man who abducted her. The case brought to light the helpfulness of a pay phone in times of emergency, as it is possible to dial the police, fire brigade and emergency medical services for free if it is from a pay phone. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo