ZURICH — Three members of the Vatican Swiss Guards, the elite colorfully dressed corps that protects the pope, have decided to resign rather than be vaccinated against COVID-19, Swiss newspaper Tribune de Geneva reported. Following the Holy See’s implementation of new COVID-19 measures, three Swiss guards have departed on a “voluntary” basis, a spokesperson for the corps said, according to the paper. ADVERTISEMENTA spokesperson for the Swiss Guards did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment. A health certificate showing proof of immunity to COVID-19 has been required to enter the Vatican since Oct. 1. The so-called Green Pass – originally conceived to ease travel among European Union states – shows that someone has been vaccinated, tested negative or recently recovered from the coronavirus.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 05, 2021 07:30 UTC