Indiana Catholic hospitals set timelines for worker-required vaccinations
Two major Catholic health care systems with hospitals in the Indianapolis Archdiocese and throughout Indiana are among a growing number of Catholic health care providers across the nation requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vaccination is an act of love, pope says in ad campaign
When each individual makes a small act of charity, like getting the COVID-19 vaccine, every gesture added together can transform the world, Pope Francis said in a global ad campaign.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Indiana University’s vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court announced Aug. 12 that it will not hear an appeal from a group of students at Indiana University who are opposed to the university’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Catholic university presidents with COVID-19 urge all to get vaccinated
Two fully vaccinated Jesuit university presidents who recently tested positive for COVID-19 have spoken out about their experience as an urgent reminder of the need to get vaccinated.
N.Y. priests urged not to give religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines
As some Catholics are seeking a religious exemption to the coronavirus vaccine mandates that are becoming more common in workplaces and even some public venues, priests in the Archdiocese of New York have been advised not to get involved in that process.
Catholic health care officials aim to get COVID-19 vaccine to everyone
To make sure COVID-19 vaccines reach everyone, Catholic health care officials are working to overcome hurdles of bias, language barriers, and technology and transportation access.
In struggling tribal lands, vaccines have offered relief lacking in urban areas
As news spread of COVID-19’s toll on vulnerable populations, the health of 73-year-old great-grandmother Carol Craig was of great concern to her 8-year-old great-granddaughter.
Getting COVID-19 vaccine included in Vatican employee safety regulations
The Vatican will sanction employees who refuse to get a vaccine, unless they have “proven health reasons” not to, according to a new Vatican decree.
Retired nurse on mission to urge people of color to get COVID-19 vaccine
Having the ability to educate and advocate for her family inspired Joyce Christian of Somerville, Tennessee, to become a nurse.
Caritas: Access to vaccine not as equitable as it should be
Caritas Internationalis called on world leaders to set aside national and political agendas that seek returns on their investments in the COVID-19 vaccine and instead focus on its equitable distribution, especially in poor countries.
