Published 2 years ago

Vatican preparing for possibility of women Swiss Guards

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The force, whose principal mission is to protect the pope, has been exclusively male since its founding in 1506. Pope Francis, 85, has named women to a number of senior posts and management positions in the Vatican administration. In March he introduced a landmark new constitution that will allow any baptised lay Catholic, including women, to head most Vatican departments.

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News18 India

Vatican Preparing for Possibility of Women Swiss Guards if Pope Francis or Successors Give the Nod

Women in the Vatican: The Vatican is preparing for arrangements in case women are inducted into the all-male Vatican Swiss guards. The principal mission of the colourfully-dressed force is to protect the pope. It has been exclusively male since its founding in 1506. The men are all Swiss citizens.

2 years ago·India

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Reuters

Vatican preparing for possibility of women Swiss Guards

By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY - The new barracks of the Vatican Swiss guards will be built to accommodate female members if Pope Francis or his successors allow women to join the elite and colourfully dressed force. Officials of the Swiss foundation that is raising the estimated 45 million Swiss Francs ($46 million) to replace the current 150-year-old barracks signed a memorandum of

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Vatican preparing for possibility of women Swiss Guards

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The new barracks of the Vatican Swiss guards will be built to accommodate female members if Pope Francis or his successors allow women to join the elite and colourfully dressed force. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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Channel News Asia

Vatican preparing for possibility of women Swiss Guards

VATICAN CITY: The new barracks of the Vatican Swiss guards will be built to accommodate female members if Pope Francis or his successors allow women to join the elite and colourfully dressed force. Officials of the Swiss foundation that is raising the estimated 45 million Swiss Francs (US$46 million) to re

2 years ago·Singapore

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News24

Vatican preparing for possibility of women Swiss Guards

The new barracks of the Vatican Swiss guards will be built to accommodate female members if Pope Francis or his successors allow women to join the elite and colourfully dressed force.

2 years ago·South Africa

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National Post

Vatican preparing for possibility of women Swiss Guards

VATICAN CITY — The new barracks of the Vatican Swiss guards will be built to accommodate female members if Pope Francis or his successors allow women to join…

2 years ago·Canada

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