ROME REPORTS (RR) is a private and independent international TV news agency based in Rome, Italy, specializing in covering the Pope and the Vatican. With its ethnically diverse and talented team of journalists, producers, cameramen and editors, the agency instantly offers the latest news from Rome as well as a half-hour Weekly Newsprogram.

Everyday broadcast stations around the world aim to keep their audiences informed on the latest from the Catholic Church. We provide them the content with which to do it, including Images and Archive materials. For in-depth analysis, we also produce high quality Documentaries.

Located just steps from the Vatican on Via della Conciliazione, our proximity to the source helps us to provide the latest news with the necessary insight, expertise and comprehensive knowledge.

With a potential global audience of more than 1 billion, ROME REPORTS produces extensive coverage on all issues related to the Church. From papal addresses to current social, political, economic, cultural and religious debates taking place in and around the Vatican.

Our journalists provide Correspondent services complete with live or taped stand-ups to broadcast stations according to their editorial guidelines, using their microphone logos. The Agency also offers technical support (cameramen, producers, lights, workspace, editing rooms, transmissions, etc.) to travelling crews from any station.  

July 27, 2011. (Romereports.com) The Swiss Guard is the pope's defense corps.  One hundred and ten of them guard his residence and stand tall during the Vatican's main ceremonies. This will be a bit different for World Youth Day. When Benedict XVI visits Spain in August, security will increase and the pope will have a very special defense team.  

The group is called the Young Swiss Guard. About 60 children, dressed in the unique and traditional uniform are hoping they'll make the pope feels welcome.