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Posted on 22 January 2026 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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St. Peter’s Basilica was desecrated again on Jan 17.@nicospuntoni reports that a man climbed onto the altar in the Adoration chapel & threw the candles & cross on the ground.

A reparation rite was reportedly carried out swiftly.

Photo ©ICKSP from May 2025 pic.twitter.com/aryXh2AFYl

— Michael Haynes ?? (@MLJHaynes) January 22, 2026

And this…

January 22, 1506: The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrived at the Vatican.

A tradition that has carried on for 520 years! pic.twitter.com/pZPdp3G2xX

— Today in History (@TodayinHistory) January 22, 2026

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One Comment

nex001 says:

23 January 2026 at 11:40 AM

On the Swiss Guard: Is it a coincidence that the same country that lent its guard to the Pope is also known/notorious for staying neutral in many a modern war? Probably. But I still like the thought…

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