The elite Swiss Guard watching over conclave have a dramatic role as papal bodyguards

Phoenix Bishop John Dolan discusses late Pope Francis and 'Conclave' Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Bishop John Dolan talks about Pope Francis and the movie "Conclave" during an interview about the pope's successor. Armor like a knight on horseback. A helmet with bright-colored plumes sticking out. Wide blue and gold-striped pants that can seem almost clown-like. The Swiss Guard, the pope’s iconic bodyguards, look ceremonial but in the pageantry of the Renaissance-style uniform lies the