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Do you have to be Swiss to join the Swiss papal guard?

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Not only must you be Swiss, but you must also have these qualities:
You must be a Catholic, single male with active Swiss citizenship and have completed your basic training in the Swiss military with exemplary conduct. You must have at least a high school diploma, be between 19 to 30 years old and be at least 5'9" (174cm) tall.

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