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The Swiss soldiers were mercenaries, renowned for their courage, noble sentiments and loyalty. The Swiss Guards entered for the first time the Vatican in 1506 as allies of Pope Julius II. In 1512, Pope Julius II granted them the title of "Defenders of the Church's freedom". The Pontifical Swiss Guards are still today on the Papal service. Almost no-interruption in their Pontifical duty and with some variation in their tasks, the Guards are responsible for the safety of the Pope, including the security of the apostolic palace. They take an oath of loyalty to the Pope..© gildas de la monneraye (KEYSTONE/Gildas de la Monneraye)
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20160605
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