THE SWISS GUARDS

The video covers the swearing-in ceremony of 32 new recruits to the Swiss Guard at the Vatican. It highlights the admiration for the guards' medieval uniforms and the allegiance pledged to Pope Paul VI. The ceremony, held in St. Damas's courtyard, showcases the Italian flair for ritual. The video also provides historical context, noting the fluctuating numbers of the Swiss Guard over different papacies and tracing its origins back to the 14th century. The ceremony is depicted as a blend of ancient traditions, emphasizing its cultural significance.

Where are the 32 recruits of the Swiss Guard about to be sworn in?

• St. Peter's Square

• Colosseum

• Trevi Fountain

• Pantheon

What is the location of the Swiss Guard ceremony?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Vatican Gardens

• St. Damas's courtyard

• Sistine Chapel

During which papacy did the Swiss Guards number 132?

• Pope Benedict XVI

• Pope John XIII

• Pope Pius XII

• Pope Paul VI

What is the current number of Swiss Guards mentioned in the video?

• 150

• 91

• 100

• 132

In which century did the Swiss Guard originate?

• 12th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

• 18th century