Swiss Guard ceremony postponed following Pope Francis's passing
The planned ceremony for the swearing-in of the Swiss Guard recruits on May 6 has been postponed to the fall due to the death of Pope Francis. This is the first time the ceremony will not take place on its traditional date.
What do you need to know?
- The swearing-in ceremony for the Swiss Guard recruits, scheduled for May 6, has been postponed.
- The Swiss Guard, the smallest army in the world, traditionally organizes the swearing-in on the day of its celebration.
- The Swiss Guard is currently focused on its mission and praying for the late Pope, as highlighted in the command's statement.
Why was the ceremony postponed?
The swearing-in ceremony for the Swiss Guard recruits planned for May 6 has been postponed until the fall. This decision was announced by the Guard's command following the death of Pope Francis.
This is the first time the ceremony will not take place on its traditional date.
What are the reactions of the Swiss Guard?
"In these days of grief and reflection, following the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is fully focused on its mission and unites in prayer for his eternal rest," stated the communiqué.
The postponement of the induction ceremony for the new Swiss Guard soldiers to the fall is an unprecedented event. This smallest army in the world traditionally organizes the swearing-in on its celebration day.
