COVID-19 vaccines
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Pope Francis: Vaccine access is a matter of justice
The pope told new ambassadors that the ongoing pandemic is a reminder that “we are a global community where one... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI had three COVID-19 vaccine doses ‘out of conviction’
He said: ‘One must not force anyone to vaccinate ... But one should appeal to the conscience.’ Read more
Oklahoma AG objects after Catholic healthcare group enforces COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Catholic healthcare group Ascension last week began suspending employees who refused to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Oklahoma's attorney... Read more
Madison decries harsh mischaracterization of COVID-19 vaccine clinic decision
The Diocese of Madison says media, especially Fr. James Martin SJ have misrepresented its decision to not host onsite COVID-19... Read more
Supreme Court allows Maine's bar on religious exemptions to vaccine mandate to stand
The U.S. Supreme Court Friday denied an emergency request to block Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, which does... Read more
Canadian diocese requires COVID-19 vaccination to attend Mass
A Catholic diocese in Canada will be requiring proof of vaccination and identity verification for anyone 12 or older to... Read more
After Catholic football coach was fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine, lawyer alleges anti-religious animus
The former Washington State University football coach, a Catholic, intends to sue the school after he was refused a religious... Read more
Archbishop Broglio: COVID-19 vaccines morally permissible, but troops may conscientiously object
Service members should not be forced to receive a COVID-19 vaccine against their conscience, the archbishop of the U.S. military... Read more
Mobile archbishop tests positive for COVID-19, reminds public to get vaccinated
Archbishop Thomas Rodi of Mobile has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in quarantine, the Archdiocese of Mobile announced on... Read more
Federal government issues guidance on COVID-19 vaccine religious exemptions
New guidance on issuing COVID-19 vaccine religious exemptions for federal employees insufficiently treats the matter of conscience, one Catholic bioethicist... Read more
Canadian archbishop: Only fully vaccinated can attend Mass
Unvaccinated Catholics barred from attending Mass in Canada's New Brunswick province, which has had fewer than 50 COVID-19 related deaths... Read more
Weekly COVID-19 testing a 'good' alternative to vaccine mandate, bioethicist says
As the Biden administration prepares to require COVID-19 vaccinations at many workplaces, a Catholic bioethicist urged the administration to keep... Read more
Catholics the most vaccinated religious group for COVID-19, new study shows
Catholics are the religious group most vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States, according to a new national survey by... Read more
Unvaccinated clergy in Lexington, Kentucky barred from ministering to the sick and homebound elderly
Priests of the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 may not minister to the sick... Read more
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Catholic health ministry head decries 'unjust' federal vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden on announced a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for many private employers, drawing criticism from the head of... Read more
More Catholics to see Pope Francis in Slovakia as COVID rules eased
Papal events will no longer be limited to the fully vaccinated Read more
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Springfield, Illinois bishop won't deny Mass to mask-less Catholics
The bishop of Springfield in Illinois is requesting that parishioners wear masks to Mass in compliance with a recent state... Read more
Portland archdiocese asks its schools to follow COVID vaccine mandate, but will consider conscience exemptions
The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon responded Monday to a new state COVID-19 vaccine mandate, noting that Catholic schools in... Read more
Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix encourages vaccination, supports conscience exemptions through employers
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix said on Friday that he encourages the faithful to prayerfully consider getting... Read more
Archbishop Naumann encourages Catholics to get vaccinated, accommodate consciences
More U.S. bishops this week issued statements on COVID-19 vaccine mandates and conscientious objection. Read more
