Pontifical Swiss Guard - Protecting the Pope Since the 1500s | EWTN News Nightly

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In just 2 weeks, Pope Francis will embark on his longest apostolic journey to date. As with all of his trips, safety is top of mind. His upcoming trip to southeast Asia has its own security concerns including clashes between religious groups, tribal violence and terrorism. On the forefront of the Holy Father's security is the pontifical Swiss guard, a mission they've been entrusted with for centuries. The Swiss Guard has protected the Holy Father since the early 1500s. EWTN Vatican journalist Benedicte Cedergren gives us a look at the critical role the Pontifical Swiss Guard plays in the security of the Holy Father. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf