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Pope Leo XIV presided over Holy Mass to mark the opening of the 2026–2027 academic year at the Roman pontifical universities. Photo: Vatican Media

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These are the events announced by the Pontifical Swiss Guard to mark its 500th anniversary

The year 2027 will mark the 500th anniversary of the Sacco di Roma (May 6, 1527). With the commemorative year « 500 Years of the Sacco di Roma », the Pontifical Swiss Guard pays tribute to the 189 guardsmen who faithfully fulfilled their mission to protect the Pope, with most of them sacrificing their own lives. This dedication of the guardsmen demonstrates how the values of loyalty, reliability, professionalism and solidarity continue to shape the Swiss Guard, both today and into the future.