WANTED: 25 men to guard the Pope. Must be Catholic. Must be Swiss
VATICAN CITY, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The world's smallest army, in the world's smallest state, is growing and looking for a few good men.
The Swiss Guard, the elite and colourfully dressed force whose main mission is to protect the pope and the 108-acre Vatican City, currently stands at 110 members.
Ahead of the 2025 Holy Year, when millions of pilgrims are e…