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→The Roman Curia
The Roman Curia includes the Secretariat of State, nine Congregations, three Tribunals, 11 Pontifical Councils, and other main offices.
The Roman Curia includes the Secretariat of State, nine Congregations, three Tribunals, 11 Pontifical Councils, and other main offices.
One of the major Curial institutions is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the [[Faith]], which oversees Catholic church doctrine.
One of the major Curial institutions is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the [[Faith]], which oversees Catholic church doctrine.
== The papal garrison ==
The visitors to [[Rome]], who pose for a photograph in front of the Swiss soldiers on guard at the gates of [[Vatican City]], are familiar with the history of these troops who take an oath of loyalty to the Pope. The Swiss Guards' official date of birth is January 22nd, 1506.
Every day they are engaged in mounting guard at the entrances to the Apostolic Palace and in the [[Sistine Chapel]]. However, the most important meeting is the one which takes place in the Vatican every year on May 6th, on the occasion of the "Swearing in" of the new recruits.
== External links ==
== External links ==