Dario is 25, Swiss, and has just sworn to protect the Pope — even if it costs him his life. In this rare behind-the-scenes look, we follow him through Vatican City, past tourists and tradition, and into the inner workings of one of the world's oldest military units.
From colorful uniforms to silent guards, from ancient rituals to modern challenges — this is the story of one man's mission at the center of the Catholic Church.
What’s life really like inside the Vatican? What are the duties of the Pope’s mysterious army? And what drives young men like Dario to take this sacred oath?
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:50 Vatican City – Dario’s new home
01:24 500 years of tradition
01:41 How do the Swiss Guards live inside the Vatican?
02:04 Putting on the iconic uniform
02:45 Why did Dario decide to join the Swiss Guard?
03:23 Requirements & salary
03:59 Ready to give his life
04:24 A day on patrol
06:08 Weapons & readiness
06:54 Serving Pope Leo XIV
07:17 The big day has finally come
09:07 The swearing-in ceremony
09:58 A unique experience
#dweuromaxx #livingdifferently #swissguard
--------------------------------------------
CREDITS
Report: Shaheen Welling
Camera & Edit: Neven Hillebrands
Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger
Thumbnail photograph of St. Peter’s Square: © picture alliance/Pressebildagentur ULMER
--------------------------------------------
Subscribe to DW Euromaxx:
https://bit.ly/DWEuromaxx_Sub
Would you like to find out more about Euromaxx?
▸Website: https://www.dw.com/english/euromaxx
▸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dw.euromaxx
▸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dw_euromaxx
DW Euromaxx brings you engaging insights into European cultures and lifestyles.