Vatican City: On the occasion of the swearing-in ceremony of new recruits, Pope Leo XIV addressed the Pontifical Swiss Guard with words of gratitude, encouragement, and spiritual guidance, urging them to cultivate a deep friendship with Christ amid their service to the Holy See.

“From the very beginning of my pontificate, dear Swiss Guards, I have been able to count on your faithful service, carried out with great dedication and zeal,” the Pope said, expressing his heartfelt thanks to the Guards for their unwavering protection since the first day of his pontificate. He acknowledged that the Successor of Peter can carry out his mission with confidence, knowing that the Swiss Guards vigilantly safeguard his safety.

Pope Leo XIV reminded the Guards that their vocation extends beyond secur

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