MANILA, Philippines - As netizens bid their farewell to Pope Francis, some also sent their "goodbyes" to the Roman Pontiff's Swiss Guards.
The Pope's security team composed of good-looking men caught the attention of some social media users.
Some netizens openly admitted that they have crushes on the pope's Swiss Guards who were always by his side during his five-day visit in the country.
I got to admit that Pope's security team is really comprised of good-looking men. Like Pope, like guards.
— corylus (@prncsshazel) January 19, 2015
Goodbye din sa guards ni Pope Francis! Gwapo nila in their suit. Hihi
— Julie Dupaya (@julingd) January 19, 2015
"Umalis na si Santo Papa at ang mga Papa." (Referring to the Pope's guards) I CANNOT
— Mae Talento (@MAEgonepox) January 19, 2015
bye na din sa gwapong swiss guards + staff na kasama ni Pope Francis :( hahaha
— Pia Talja (@piataljaaa) January 19, 2015
tbh mamimiss ko swiss guards ni pope
— Astrid (@astrocampo) January 19, 2015
Pero crush ko talaga mga guards ni pope ? #MenInBlack
— ysabel (@sleepysay) January 18, 2015
Nakow, 'wag naman sanang sipunin si Pope... saka 'yung mga Swiss Guards hihi! #NakuMapupuntaKaNaTalagaSaHellJoti! #PopeFrancisPH #PopeTYSM
— MariaJoti (@joti77) January 18, 2015
Pope Francis' Swiss guards doe
— Cheenee Flordeliza (@cheeneepiee) January 18, 2015
Pope's Security Guards talaga. Bet ko teh. ay HAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAA
— ?? ? (@mrxgeek_) January 18, 2015
Let's take a moment to appreciate the Pope's guards too..
— Colin (@ColinDaniele) January 18, 2015
Ang hiniling ko lang ay makita si Pope pero may bonus pang mga gwapo and very manly na swiss guards. Huhu joke. Pero grabe talaga eh!
— alanis manantan (@airplAlaine) January 18, 2015
Also, the pope's Swiss guards are so hot… #sorryFather
— Alyssa Leong (@leongalyssa) January 18, 2015
gwapo ng mga body guards ni pope
— Cheska Estepa (@cheskathebaker) January 18, 2015
yung guards ng pope artistahin eh
— dehaan (@niksestella) January 18, 2015
Lucky kids being kissed by Pope Francis AND being carried by the Swiss Guards.
— NKLTA (@neekelita) January 18, 2015
Mahal na mahal ko rin guards ni Pope grabe.
— Stefi M (@heystefey) January 18, 2015
Hot Swiss guards! "@chuvaness: Top 6 hot men during Pope Francis visit http://t.co/ly2snMmy3T"
— rachel sj (@rachsanj) January 18, 2015
The history of the Swiss Guards dates back to the 15th century when they first vowed to protect the pope and the Vatican. The Pope's security team is currently composed of 110 members.
Only single Swiss Catholic males not older than 30 who stand at least 172 centimeters and have completed military training in the Swiss army may join the Guard.
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