Holy See (Vatican City) Military Profile 2009

Home > Holy See (Vatican City)

Military branches

Pontifical Swiss Guard Corps (Corpo della Guardia Svizzera Pontificia) (2009)

Military - note

defense is the responsibility of Italy; ceremonial and limited security duties performed by Pontifical Swiss Guard

Source: CIA World Factbook
Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of December 18, 2008