Switzerland opens an embassy to the Holy See, eliminating the last remnants of the Kulturkampf after 150 years. Is she doing herself a favour?
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The Swiss Guards in the Vatican will soon be joined by a permanent Swiss ambassador.
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There are few places in the world where Switzerland is as present as in the Vatican. “After Roger Federer, our guardsmen in Rome are probably the most photographed Swiss in the world,” says Jean-Pierre Roth, former President of the National Bank. Roth presides today so-called barracks foundation, which collects money for the new barracks of the papal guard. He recently signed an agreement with the Vatican in Rome that regulates the planning phase of the multi-million dollar construction project, which is scheduled to start in 2026.
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