who protects the Pope

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Who protects and suards the pope? Justin age 11

-- Justin Lincoln (jjlinc@kconline.com), May 18, 1998

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Response to who protects the pope

Hi Justin

Well the Pope has his own "army" of sorts. They are called the Swiss Guards. They were organized in the early 1500's by Pope Julius II. They have been responsible for the Popes personal safety since. There are about 100 of them. To become one you must be a Roman Catholic, Swiss male, at least 5' 8", 18-30 years old and served in the military in Switzerland. They serve for 2 years and earn about $700 a month.

Rich Pohlman S.F.O.

-- Rich Pohlman S.F.O. (REPSFO@Prodigy.net), May 24, 1998.


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