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Swiss Guard recruits prep for annual swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican

By
Margot Judge
Published May 6, 2019, 4:20 p.m. ET
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Guard uniforms hang waiting for the new recruits.
Guard uniforms hang, waiting for the new recruits. AP
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A Swiss Guard dresses up prior to attend the annual new papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony.
A Swiss Guard dresses up prior to attending the annual swearing-in ceremony for new papal Swiss Guards. AFP/Getty Images
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Swiss Guards dress up prior to the swearing-in ceremony.
Swiss Guards (L and R) dress up prior to attend the annual new papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony on May 6, 2019 in the Vatican. – The annual swearing in… AFP/Getty Images
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Recruits help each other get ready ahead of the ceremony.
Swiss Guard recruits wear their uniforms and armors before a swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican, Monday, May 6, 2019. The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the day… AP
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A man helps a recruit get ready ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
A Swiss Guard dresses up prior to attend the annual Papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony on May 6, 2019 in the Vatican. – The annual swearing in ceremony for the… AFP/Getty Images
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A recruit gets ready ahead of the ceremony.
Swiss Guard recruits wear their uniforms and armors before a swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican, Monday, May 6, 2019. The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the day… AP
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A new recruit of the Vatican’s elite Swiss Guard prepares for the swearing-in ceremony.
New recruit of the Vatican’s elite Swiss Guard prepares for the swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican, May 6, 2019. REUTERS/Remo Casilli Reuters
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Swiss Guard recruits wear their uniforms and armors ahead of the ceremony.
Swiss Guard recruits wear their uniforms and armors before a swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican, Mondday, May 6, 2019. The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the day… AP
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Swiss Guards wait for the ceremony to begin.
Swiss Guards wait for the ceremony to begin. AFP/Getty Images
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A Swiss Guard is helped into his armor.
A Swiss Guard dresses up prior to attend the annual new papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony on May 6, 2019 in the Vatican. – The annual swearing in ceremony for… AFP/Getty Images
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Swiss Guards attend the annual new papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony.
Swiss Guards attend the annual new papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony on May 6, 2019 in the Vatican. – The annual swearing in ceremony for the new Papal Swiss guards… AFP/Getty Images
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Guards blow their trumpets during the ceremony.
Guards blow their trumpets during the ceremony. AFP/Getty Images
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A nun watches the ceremony from the sidelines.
A nun watches the ceremony from the sidelines. AFP/Getty Images
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A child watches a Swiss Guard ahead of the ceremony.
A child watches a Swiss Guard attending the annual new papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony on May 6, 2019 in the Vatican. – The annual swearing in ceremony for the… AFP/Getty Images
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Swiss Guards arrive to attend the annual new papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony.
Swiss Guards arrive for the annual swearing-in ceremony. AFP/Getty Images
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New recruits of the Vatican’s elite Swiss Guard attend the swearing-in ceremony.
New recruits in the Vatican’s elite Swiss Guard attend the swearing-in ceremony. Reuters
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Swiss Guards attend the annual new papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony.
Swiss Guards attend the annual new papal Swiss guards swearing-in ceremony on May 6, 2019 in the Vatican. – The annual swearing in ceremony for the new Papal Swiss guards… AFP/Getty Images
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A senior Swiss Guard at the ceremony
A senior Swiss Guard at the ceremony AFP/Getty Images
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A newly recruited Swiss Guard swears in.
A newly recruited Swiss Guard is sworn in. AFP/Getty Images
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Commander of the Swiss Guard Christoph Graf examines the new recruits.
Commander of the Swiss Guard Christoph Graf examines the new recruits. Reuters
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New recruits of the Vatican’s elite Swiss Guard attend the swearing-in ceremony.
New recruits of the Vatican’s elite Swiss Guard attend the swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican, May 6, 2019 REUTERS/Remo Casilli Reuters
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A newly recruited Swiss Guard swears in.
One of the new recruits of the Vatican’s elite Swiss Guard attends the swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican, May 6, 2019 REUTERS/Remo Casilli Reuters
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