So - how many divisions DOES the pope have?

[RPM]

and are they all dressed up in that mideval orange and purple striped garb and armed with spears?

I can see why Stalin would have been unimpressed, even if they had an assload of divisions....

[AverageJoe]

1. Hmm, I dunno

But in The DaVinci Code, those guys come across as badass in the extreme. Of course, I have no idea if their badass-ness is based on fact.

[tjwmason]

7. Apparently it's a den of homosexual activity

Damn shame I'm English not Swiss.

[shoelace414]

2. Those uniforms were designed by Leonardo DaVinci

[RPM]

3. unless they transform into a tank or helicopter...

... I dont think they will improve the indimidation factor of those pikemen....

[progressoid]

4. Woohoo - now that some kind of progress

Welcome to the 15th century.

[bif]

5. There used to be a number of them

Each with their own uniform. But I think it was Paul VI who did away with all of them except the Swiss Guards.

[RPM]

6. any particular reason they are swiss?

i thought they were neutral - would seem strange to have them protecting a separate sovereign.