Pope And Former Pope Get “Fetal” COVID Vaccine

The Christian Post reports:

Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI have both received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination program at Vatican City began on Wednesday, with the current head of the Roman Catholic Church and his predecessor getting the shot.

After a vaccine was developed for the coronavirus, some pro-life groups and others expressed concern over how aborted fetal cells were used in its development.

For its part, the Vatican had issued a statement last month explaining that it was “morally acceptable” for Catholics to take the vaccine, despite some concern over its origins.

#PopeFrancis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI receive their first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the Vatican.https://t.co/ZJJAUE6f0f

— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) January 14, 2021