The Swiss Guard: revealed secrets of the Vatican soldiers!

The Swiss Guard: revealed secrets of the Vatican soldiers!

In a gripping unveiling, the two -part documentary "The Swiss Guard - The Secret Life in the Vatican" looks behind the scenes of the oldest still existing army in the world. Produced by Jesús Garcés Lambert, the film highlights the over 500-year history of the Swiss Guard, which has been responsible for the protection of the Pope since 1506. On December 11, 2024, the documentary will be broadcast for the first time, with exclusive insights into the life of the 135 Gardists and their dangerous missions, both in the Vatican and when traveling abroad, such as guard during the Pope visit in Africa.

Secret missions from the Second World War are particularly impressive in the documentary. A dramatic climax is the secret weapon delivery by Lieutenant Colonel Ulrich Ruppen, who risked being killed by German soldiers and air strikes during the war. His goal was, Pope Pius XII. to protect Adolf Hitler from the impending kidnapping. Such explosive information has been kept secret in the private archives of the Swiss Guard to this day and show the courage and devotion of this special unity, which still stands before threats to an unstable world, such as kathpress.at reported.

The documentary takes the audience on a trip that presents the challenges of recruitment by young men who choose to serve in the guard. They have to meet strict requirements, including Swiss citizenship and belonging to the Roman Catholic Church. The gardists' emotional stories are supplemented by interviews with historians and former members who illuminate the development and current tasks of the Swiss Guard. Spectators can look forward to personal insights that reflect the everyday life of the soldiers in the Vatican while not only protecting the Pope, but also maintaining the fascinating traditions of the guard, such as Programmtv.Onet.pl reported.