Sunday, August 27, 2017

Pope's Chief Guard Expects IS Attack on Vatican; Says It's Only "a Matter of Time" for an IS Attack

The chief of the Swiss Guards -- the force that protects the Vatican -- said it's only "a matter of time" before an attack that is inspired or directed by the IS (Islamic State) militant group against the home of the Catholic Church, the Newsweek website reports today (August 27, 2017).

Commander Christopher Graf said that the security force for Pope Francis is prepared for any IS terrorist act.

"Perhaps it is only a matter of time before an attack like that happens in Rome. But we are ready also for this," he added.

Created in the 16th century, the force is one of the oldest armies in the world and consists solely of young Swiss men.

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