Pontifical Swiss Guard.The Corps of the Pontifical Swiss Guard or Swiss Guard,Guardia Svizzera Pontificia,responsible for the safety of the Pope, including the security of the Apostolic Palace. It serves as the de facto military of Vatican City..Pope Benedict XVI addresses some 70,000 youths of dioceses of Rome and Lazio in Saint Peter's square, at the Vatican, late 25 March 2010, during an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Youth World Day. .
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