COVID-19 vaccines
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Vaccine hoarding, or pandemic prudence? The ethics of holding onto not-yet-approved vaccines
As the Biden administration refuses to send unused doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to other countries, ethicists discussed Catholic... Read more
Theologian: Catholics must also consider the 'justice' of COVID-19 vaccine
Catholic bishops and prominent theologians and ethicists say that although there is not an obligation to receive a COVID vaccine,... Read more
Canada's bishops: Choose Covid vaccines with least connection to abortion, when possible
The Catholic bishops of Canada wrote this week on whether certain COVID-19 vaccines are morally preferable for Catholics, if given... Read more
Bishops across US issue split messages on Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
Bishops across the United States have weighed in with varied guidance for their flocks amid renewed debate over the morality... Read more
Cardinal says Vatican employees could lose jobs for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
In a decree issued earlier this month, the cardinal who heads the Vatican City State said that employees who refuse to... Read more
YouTube’s permanent ban on LifeSiteNews prompts censorship concerns
YouTube has banned the pro-life group LifeSiteNews for alleged misinformation about COVID-19, prompting concerns about censorship and free debate. Read more
Dominican priest, microbiologist affirms moral liceity of COVID-19 vaccine
A Dominican priest and biology professor has on social media encouraged people to receive a coronavirus vaccine, emphasizing his trust... Read more
Benedict XVI to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will receive the coronavirus vaccine as soon as it is available, his personal secretary said Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis: We need unity in the Catholic Church, society, and nations
In the face of political discord and self-interest, we have an obligation to promote unity, peace, and the common good... Read more
Pope Francis 'astonished' by disruption at US Capitol
Pope Francis has said he was surprised by the news of the incursion of pro-Donald Trump protestors into the U.S.... Read more
Vatican City set to launch COVID-19 vaccinations this month
Coronavirus vaccines are scheduled to arrive in Vatican City next week, according to the Vatican director of health and hygiene. Read more
Vatican COVID-19 commission promotes vaccine access for the vulnerable
The Vatican’s COVID-19 commission said Tuesday it is working to help promote fair access to the coronavirus vaccine, especially for... Read more
Archbishop Naumann: COVID-19 vaccine morally licit, but not obligatory for Catholics
Catholics are not morally obliged to take the coronavirus vaccine and should appeal to the Holy Spirit for wisdom, Archbishop... Read more
Vatican says COVID-19 vaccines ‘morally acceptable’ when no alternatives are available
The Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith stated Monday that it is “morally acceptable” to receive COVID-19 vaccines produced... Read more
Bishop Flores affirms COVID vaccines are 'morally permissible'
In a December 8 letter to his diocese, Bishop Daniel Flores said that he wants “to assure Catholics that it... Read more
Vatican City to start coronavirus vaccinations in January
Vatican City will begin to offer coronavirus vaccinations in January, according to the Vatican director of health and hygiene. Read more
Catholic US bishops approve use of COVID-19 vaccines with 'remote connection' to abortion
The United States bishops' conference has said that Catholics can take two of the three available COVID-19 vaccines, even though... Read more
Vatican diplomat: COVID-19 vaccines must be accessible to all
A Vatican diplomat has called for a coordinated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines which ensures that the poor are not left... Read more
English bishops say AstraZeneca’s vaccine may be received without sin
A coronavirus vaccine developed from cell-lines originating from the cells of an unborn child who was aborted in 1983 can... Read more
Pro-life research group rates ‘encouraging’ COVID vaccine development
A pro-life research group has clarified which of the leading COVID vaccine candidates in the United States have not used... Read more
