Camillo Cibin was a military and Papal bodyguard and Inspector General of the Corpo della Gendarmeria, the security and police force of Vatican City. He retired in 2006 after 58 years of service in the security force, and over 40 years as its commander.
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Pope John Paul II at a Papal Audience on 17 July, 1985 - St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. Behind him, Camillo Cibin and Paul Josef Cordes, at this time vice president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity.
Pope Benedict XVI in Italy flanked by Cibin on the right.
Memorial plaque in honour of Camilo Cibin which reads "Faithful and generous servant of six Popes, he took care of their security for 59 years. An admirer of Les Combes, he was able to combine Blessed John Paul II's and Pope Benedict XVI's need for protection and confidentiality with the Aosta Valley community's desire to make its discreet and affectionate closeness felt. The Aosta Valley Regional Council and the Municipality of Introd with deep esteem and sincere gratitude",Awards 3
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Ernst StrasserAlso won Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
Elmar MäderAlso won Knight Commander of the Order of St. SylvesterAbout this person
Camillo Cibin was a military and Papal bodyguard and Inspector General of the Corpo della Gendarmeria, the security and police force of Vatican City. He retired in 2006 after 58 years of service in the security force, and over 40 years as its commander. He served as a bodyguard to six popes and was known as "The Pope's Guardian Angel".
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Lived 1926 to 2009 · aged 83
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