The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Pope’s visit poses financial headache for Swiss bishopric Switzerland is getting ready to welcome Pope Francis in a week’s time, but the country’s Catholic church is coming under financial strain over the associated costs. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180615/popes-visit-poses-financial-headache-for-swiss-bishopric Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:53:16 +0200 popes-visit-poses-financial-headache-for-swiss-bishopric Pope Francis to hold Geneva mass on June 21st The Pope is to hold a mass at the Palexpo convention centre in Geneva on June 21st during his upcoming visit to Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180326/pope-francis-to-hold-geneva-mass-on-june-21st-switzerland-religion Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:05:28 +0200 pope-francis-to-hold-geneva-mass-on-june-21st-switzerland-religion Swiss spills beans about guarding the pope Although better known today for their colourful uniforms than their centuries-old reputation as fearless warriors, the Swiss Guards remain a powerful symbol of the Vatican. The Local speaks to David Geisser, one of the latest recruits, about a career protecting popes.
 https://www.thelocal.ch/20141219/swiss-have-unique-job-guarding-the-pope Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:03:00 +0100 swiss-have-unique-job-guarding-the-pope