Health care must be available to absolutely everyone, not just a privileged few- Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — According to Pope Francis, access to medical treatment is a basic human right that should not be considered a luxury reserved only for the wealthy, who should not be allowed to discriminate against those who are unable to afford it. He said that when countries did not...
Read moreVatican updates COVID-19 guidelines, as well as relaxations of the vaccination requirement and the masking restrictions
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has modified its COVID-19 rules, which means that most workers and tourists now entering Vatican City State, do not have to provide a vaccination record or other evidence that they have recovered from their illness. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican’s secretary, issued a decree on June...
Read moreThe Vatican eases regulations around masking and mandatory vaccination
The Vatican has eased some of its regulations around masking and the mandatory use of vaccines. Following an update to its COVID-19 rules, the Vatican has made it possible for the vast majority of workers and tourists to enter Vatican City State with no need for a vaccination certificate...
Read moreWorld bank supports developing nations for Covid Vaccination
Support from the World Bank for Providing Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in Developing Countries. As of the 31st of May in the year 2022, the World Bank had given its approval to activities that would cost a total of $8.7 billion and would assist the spread of vaccines in 74...
Read morePope Francis’ medical issues: A chronology
Pope Francis has spoken about his health in recent weeks, specifically a knee issue that limits his mobility. Francis, 85, has faced various unpleasant physical ailments in recent years despite spending much of his nine years as pope in excellent health. After colon surgery in 2021, he was hospitalized for more...
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