Vatican Leo XIV received with standing ovations at swearing-in ceremony in Rome
After 57 years, the head of the Roman Catholic Church once again took part in the swearing-in ceremony of the Swiss Guards in the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV received a standing ovation from the 800 or so guests.
04.10.2025, 17:36
SDA
Shortly before 5 p.m., the Pope entered the Damasus Court in the Vatican in Rome, where he immediately greeted the Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in the Vatican, Christoph Graf.
At 5 p.m. sharp, trumpets sounded from one of the balconies, signaling the opening of the ceremonies for the swearing-in of 27 Swiss Guards. A few moments later, the first drumming guardsmen marched onto the Damasus Court in the Apostolic Palace, the Pope's official residence in the Vatican.
It is a great honor that the Holy Father is taking part in the swearing-in of the Swiss Guards today, said Christoph Graf at the opening of the swearing-in ceremony. "On behalf of the Swiss Guard - your Guard! - I thank you for this memorable occasion."
