Since Friday, the Pope's soldiers have had sun pavilions to protect them from the sun and heat for the first time.
The two canopies made of fabric in the Vatican colours of yellow and white are located in front of the entrance to the Vatican, which also leads to the German cemetery "Campo Santo Teutonico" and the Dicastery of the Faith.
This is where Pope Leo XIV currently lives when he is not in the cooler Castel Gandolfo.
After a moderate first week of August, temperatures of up to 39 degrees in the shade are forecast in Rome until the middle of the month.
The Swiss Guard was founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II from Swiss mercenaries. They protect the Pope and guard the Vatican, including the Apostolic Palace.
The troop's target strength is 100 men - all single, Catholic men from Switzerland who must not be older than 30 when they join. As a rule, they sign up for two years.