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Ghanaian Cardinal Urges COVID-19 Vaccination, Describes Jabs as “scientifically wholesome”
The Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal has encouraged the people of God in his native country to get vaccinated against COVID-19 saying the jabs are “scientifically wholesome.”
“Our priority is to help, comfort the vulnerable”: Mauritian Cleric amid COVID-19 Surge
A Catholic Cleric ministering in Mauritius is urging the people of God in the Indian Ocean Island nation to prioritize helping, comforting, and accompanying the vulnerable in society amid a reported surge in COVID-19 cases.
“Being vaccinated puts your neighbor’s life first, for public good”: South African Bishop
Protecting one's neighbor from sickness through getting the COVID-19 vaccine is an act of charity, the Bishop of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Diocese has said.
Catholic Activists Condemn Move to Bar Unvaccinated Nigerians from Going to Church
Officials of CitizenGo Africa, the African branch of the International Catholic entity of social activists, are calling on the government of Nigeria’s Ondo State to stop an order that requires residents to get vaccinated before they are cleared to access essential services including going to places of worship.
Catholic Doctors in Kenya Condemn Threats against Unvaccinated Government Workers
Members of the Kenya Catholic Doctors’ Association (KCDA) are advocating for voluntary participation in the COVID-19 vaccination in the country, saying that any move to force people to get inoculated is “unethical and in bad taste.”
Amid Low COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake, Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Encourages Vaccination
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has encouraged the people of God within his pastoral jurisdiction to take part in the ongoing vaccination exercise amid reported low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
Worshipers “to be fully vaccinated” as Church Attendance Resumes in Zimbabwe: Bishop
Those to participate in public worship will have received COVID-19 vaccination, the Bishop of Zimbabwe’s Chinhoyi Diocese has announced amid the easing of coronavirus restrictions in the Southern African nation.
Allowing Only Vaccinated Congregants in Church Problematic: Zimbabwe’s Christian Leaders
The reopening of churches only for congregants vaccinated against COVID-19 in Zimbabwe is problematic, Christian leaders in the Southern African nation have cautioned.
Malawian Catholic Church Leader Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination amid Low Turnout
A Malawian Catholic Church leader has sought to encourage his compatriots to receive the COVID-19 vaccine amid reported low turnout in the vaccination centers.
Jesuit Refugee Agency Calls on Countries to Include Refugees in COVID-19 Vaccination
The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), is calling on countries across the globe to include refugees and other forcibly displaced persons in COVID-19 vaccination.
Vatican City to Start Coronavirus Vaccinations in January 2021
Vatican City will begin to offer coronavirus vaccinations in January, according to the Vatican director of health and hygiene.
