7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Armed Bodyguards – ISS

Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia accompanied by his personal bodyguards from the Swiss Guard, under stringent security measures. Over 9,000 local military and police personnel were deployed to ensure his safety during the visit. This included 4,300 military staff and 4,730 police officers, all working together to secure key locations such as the Merdeka Palace, Istiqlal Mosque, and Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, where a major Mass is planned. The Swiss Guard, responsible for the Pope’s immediate pr