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To: bimboeruption

How many divisions does the Pope have?


7 posted on 03/10/2024 7:51:44 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: DIRTYSECRET

>How many divisions does the Pope have?<

You pose an interesting question, Dirty. I searched for an answer and found this:

The Swiss Guard has been the only active military in Vatican City since 1970.

https://rome.us/the-vatican-city/who-protects-the-pope.html

The unit consists of (a commandant, 3 other high officers, a chaplain, 23 lesser officers, 2 drummers, and 70 pikemen).

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Swiss-Guards


33 posted on 03/10/2024 8:14:19 AM PDT by bimboeruption (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRob 12-2-2023)
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