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The Swiss Guard is looking for its successor (Swiss Stories 2020, by Jean-Paul Guinnard) - Swiss Press Award

Reportage auprès de la garde pontificale, force militaire chargée de veiller a la sécurité du pape et du Vatican. Les gardes Suisse monte la garde.
Reportage auprès de la garde pontificale, force militaire chargée de veiller a la sécurité du pape et du Vatican. Les gardes Suisse monte la garde.
Photo / Swiss Stories
2020

The Swiss Guard is looking for its successor

Jean-Paul Guinnard

At the heart of the Swiss Guard, doubts before the revolution. The institution responsible for the Pope's security is seeking to transform itself to improve recruitment. Last year, the sovereign pontiff decided to increase the size of his Swiss troop from 110 to 135 men. This ambition is hampered by recruitment issues.

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Photo / Swiss Stories
2020

Jean-Paul Guinnard

At the heart of the Swiss Guard, doubts before the revolution. The institution responsible for the Pope's security is seeking to transform itself to improve recruitment. Last year, the sovereign pontiff decided to increase the size of his Swiss troop from 110 to 135 men. This ambition is hampered by recruitment issues.

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