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World’s oldest army unveils new uniform – but keeps iconic Renaissance-style garb

Summary by The Independent
The pope’s army on Tuesday unveiled an additional uniform for nonceremonial, formal occasions

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Black cloth, two golden rows of buttons and a yellow-white belt: Only the high-ranking members are allowed to wear the new gala uniform of the Swiss Guard. Vatican tourists will therefore not be able to see the magnificent montage of the papal army.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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