When the newest Swiss Guards are sworn in May 6, they will raise their right hands, with three fingers extended to represent the Holy Trinity, and pledge to “faithfully, loyally, and honorably" serve the Supreme Pontiff and his successors.
“Peace needs the testimony of clear and strong gestures on the part of all believers, but it also needs to be announced and defended by equally clear words.”
Pope Francis opened his one-day visit to Venice Sunday with a meeting with female inmates where he reaffirmed the importance of fraternity and human dignity.