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DISPATCH #078
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Why the Pope Still Has Medieval Warriors?

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They wear Renaissance armor, carry halberds, and guard one of the most powerful religious figures on Earth. But the Swiss Guard is not just for show. Behind the colorful uniforms is a 500-year-old military tradition, brutal loyalty, and requirements so strict most people could never join.

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