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Vatican Guard Investigated for Spitting at Jewish Women

11/10/2025

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A member of the Vatican’s Swiss Guards is under internal investigation for allegedly spitting at two Jewish women during a gathering on October 29.
The two women, part of a Jewish delegation, said the guard hissed at them and spat.
Cpl Eliah Cinotti stated the guard is under internal investigation to ensure professionalism.
Pope Leo emphasized the Nostra aetate declaration repudiating the claim that Jews were responsible for Christ's death.

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A member of the Vatican’s Swiss Guards is under internal investigation for allegedly spitting at two Jewish women during a gathering on October 29.
The two women, part of a Jewish delegation, said the guard hissed at them and spat.
Cpl Eliah Cinotti stated the guard is under internal investigation to ensure professionalism.
Pope Leo emphasized the Nostra aetate declaration repudiating the claim that Jews were responsible for Christ's death.