Papal Zouave Organizations | Historical Societies & Partners

L'Association des descendants des Zouaves pontificaux et volontaires de l'Ouest

An association bringing together descendants and supporters of the French Papal Zouaves and Volunteers of the West and working to preserve their historical memory.

Dutch Papal Zouave Museum

A museum dedicated to the history of the thousands of Dutch volunteers who traveled to Rome to serve Pope Pius IX in the Papal Zouaves.

The Société Royale des Zouaves Pontificaux de Thuin

A Belgian organization preserving the traditions and memory of the Papal Zouaves through ceremonies, commemorations, historical activities, and public events.

Pro Petri Sede

A Catholic organization dedicated to supporting the Holy See and preserving a tradition of service and fidelity to the successor of St. Peter. Originally founded by Dutch and Belgian Papal Zouaves.

Musée de la guerre de 1870 - Loigny-la-Bataille

A museum devoted to the Franco-Prussian War and the Battle of Loigny, where former Papal Zouaves serving as the Volunteers of the West fought in December 1870.

Castelfidardo Museum of the Risorgimento

A museum interpreting the Battle of Castelfidardo and the wider history of the Italian Risorgimento, including the 1860 campaign in which the Papal Army fought to defend the Papal States.

U.S. East Coast Papal Zouave Impressionists

A living-history group portraying the Papal Zouaves and helping bring their uniforms, military service, and history to life for modern audiences.

Zuavos del Mundo

A historical group devoted to the study and preservation of Zouave history and traditions around the world.

Il Regno Altar & Throne

A Catholic cultural and historical organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Southern Italian history, culture, and heritage, with a particular interest in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Catholic monarchy, and the traditional Catholic social order.

Cause of Blessed Pope Pius IX

Resources supporting the cause of canonization of Blessed Pope Pius IX, the pontiff under whom the Papal Zouaves were formed and served in defense of the Papal States.