When the Pope travels to other countries do the Swiss Guard travel with him?

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When the Pope travels to other countries do the Swiss Guard travel with him?

2007-12-03 12:49:13 · 3 answers · asked by DanKohner 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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When the Pope travels, he depends on the host country for security. The Swiss Guards do not accompany him.

2007-12-03 12:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by Renata 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

The Vatican is it's own country actually, and they have their own guard. The official language is Latin.

Why the Swiss? The Vatican is in Rome.

2007-12-03 12:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋

That is top secret information that if I told you I would have to kill you to protect that information. So, let it suffice to understand that he is well protected.

In Christ
Fr. Joseph

2007-12-03 12:54:54 · answer #3 · answered by cristoiglesia 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋