Vatican Says It’s OK to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Made with Aborted Baby Cells
The Vatican stated on Monday that it is “morally acceptable” for Roman Catholics to take COVID-19 vaccines based on research that uses cells from aborted children. The guidance was a response to some American clergymen, who argued that these products went against church law.
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which promulgates and defends Catholic doctrine, said it had gotten many requests for “guidance” during recent months. According to the doctrinal office, Catholic groups and experts have offered “diverse and sometimes conflicting pronouncements” on the matter.
Pope Francis reviewed the watchdog office’s statement, drawing upon Vatican pronouncements in years past regarding the use of abortion-derived cells. It was the pope who ordered the office’s statement to be made public....
Dr. Alan Cairns | 6/22/2009
