The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

As the world mourns Pope Francis, the Swiss Guard, with their historic and colorful uniforms, stand vigil, continuing a ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...

and 3D-printed and cast sculptures of Pope Julius II’s unfinished tomb. Though it’s not the first time a Michelangelo sculpture has been 3D printed — the University of Florence unveiled a ...

While inspecting a sumptuous villa in Rome, an electrician stumbled across long lost works by the Baroque painter Carlo ...

April 21 is a date rich with historical significance, marked by events that have shaped cultures, nations, and the course of ...

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days ...

The Swiss Guard reports directly to the pontiff. The Swiss Guard was established in 1506 by Pope Julius II, according to The Holy See. From 2025, that's 519 years ago. The Swiss Guard is made up ...

Michelangelo was commissioned by Julius II to paint the ceiling frescoes, completed between 1508 and 1512. The frescoes show scenes from the Bible's Old and New Testaments, most famously "The ...