Papal charity to run Holy Week vaccination clinic for the poor

The Office of Papal Charities has purchased enough doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to offer inoculations in Rome to 1,200 of “the poorest and most marginalised people who, because of their situation, are the most exposed” to the coronavirus. The office, run by Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, said in a statement that the first doses would be administered... Read More

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February 21, 2021

Getting Covid-19 vaccine included in Vatican employee safety regulations

The Vatican will sanction employees who refuse to get a vaccine, unless they have “proven health reasons” not to, according to a new Vatican decree. A variety of sanctions for anyone violating measures intended to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus were included in a decree signed on 8th February and later posted on the Vatican website by the head of... Read More

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January 14, 2021

Popes Francis and Benedict XVI in line for vaccination against Covid-19

The Vatican began vaccinating its employees and residents against Covid-19 on 13th January, giving priority to its health care workers, security personnel, employees who deal with the public and older residents, employees and retirees. Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI said they planned to receive the vaccine, but the Vatican provided no information about the timing of their... Read More

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January 11, 2021

Pope booked in for Covid-19 vaccine as he says everyone must get vaccinated

Everyone must take a Covid-19 vaccine on ethical grounds, Pope Francis has said, revealing he is set to receive it. From an ethical point of view, he said, “I think everyone must take the vaccine; it’s the ethical option because you are playing with your health, life, but you also are playing with the lives... Read More

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July 31, 2020

Bishops clarify the Catholic position on vaccination

The Catholic bishops responsible for Healthcare and Life issues have released a paper providing clarity and assurances on the moral issues surrounding vaccination and to encourage Catholics to commit to protecting the most vulnerable in society. Bishop Paul Mason, Lead Bishop for Healthcare, and Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, stress the Catholic... Read More

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