Dr. Mario Enzler: On the liturgical calendar October 7th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This feast celebrates the naval victory of the Holy League fleet at Lepanto which in 1571 saved Christian Civilization from defeat at the hands … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: The chaplain of the Swiss Guards has revealed that some Swiss Guards have not been practicing Catholics or made an individual confession before joining the corps. Read more here.
CNA reports: Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the new class of recruits for the Swiss Guard to draw close to Christ as they embark on their roles as the pontiff’s guardians. Read more here.
CNA reports: The Pontifical Swiss Guard plans to swear-in 30 new recruits during a Thursday ceremony which will also commemorate the 147 guards who died in the Sack of Rome. More here.
Reading an article in Rorate Caeli about the Guard, I though our readers would like to read the oath that each new Guard takes before God and his Commanding Captain. You may also want to review Eleonore Villarrubia’s article on … Continue reading
Someone who knew Chief Anrig in his student days noted that his nickname was “Custos.” Custos is the Latin word for policeman. Swissinfo.ch reports: A 36-year-old police chief from central Switzerland was thrust into the limelight this week when he … Continue reading
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