Pope Leo XIV Becomes First Pontiff To Preside Over Swiss Guard Oath in 57 Years

Pope Leo XIV Becomes First Pontiff To Preside Over Swiss Guard Oath in 57 Years

Pope Leo XIV attended the swearing-in ceremony for new members of the Swiss Guard Oct. 4 – the first time a pope has attended the ceremony in 57 years. The last time was in 1968 with St. Paul VI.