Press comunication

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.