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The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican.

Historical image related to The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican. from January 22, 1506

Swiss Guard

Military of Vatican City, Bodyguard of the Pope

The Pontifical Swiss Guard, also known as the Papal Swiss Guard or simply Swiss Guard, is an armed forces, guard of honour, and protective security unit, maintained by the Holy See to protect the Pope and the Apostolic Palace within the territory of the Vatican City State.…
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Vatican City

Enclaved Holy See's independent city-state

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often improperly shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign state and city-state. It is an enclave within Rome, seat of the Catholic Church, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. It became…
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January 22

Day of the year

January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 343 days remain until the end of the year.
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