The Pontifical Swiss Guard will welcome 27 new recruits in a ceremonial swearing-in at the Apostolic Palace on 4 October.
The ceremony will take place in the Damaso Courtyard at 5 p.m., in the presence of senior Vatican officials and a delegation from Switzerland, including Federal President Karin Keller-Sutter. The event was postponed earlier this year following the death of Pope Francis.
The day will begin with Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, celebrated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State. Later, the recruits will take their oath of loyalty on the corps flag before Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute for General Affairs, who will also confer medals of merit.
