Pope Francis Refers <br />To Getting Vaccinated, as an ‘Act of Love'.<br />Pope Francis released <br />a video statement on Aug. 18.<br />It reiterates the position of the Catholic Church that <br />getting vaccinated is "morally acceptable.".<br />Being vaccinated is an act of love. To ensure the majority of people are vaccinated is an act of love, Pope Francis, via NBC News.<br />Thanks to God and to the work of many, we now have vaccines to protect us from Covid-19, Pope Francis, via NBC News.<br />They grant us the hope of ending the pandemic, but only if they are available to all and if we work together, Pope Francis, via NBC News.<br />Francis was joined in his statement by <br />six officials of the church who represent <br />congregations from across the globe.<br />Vaccination is a simple but profound way of promoting the common good and caring for each other, especially the <br />most vulnerable, Pope Francis, via NBC News.<br />I pray to God that everyone may contribute their own small grain of sand, their own small gesture of love; no matter how small, love is always great, Pope Francis, via NBC News.<br />Contribute with these small gestures for a better future, Pope Francis, via NBC News.<br />Pope Francis and his predecessor, Pope Benedict, <br />have both been vaccinated.<br />Pope Francis joins other world leaders and celebrities in <br />urging people of all beliefs to get vaccinated.<br />His statement comes at <br />a moment during the pandemic <br />in which variants continue <br />to cause spikes in illness, .<br />and opposition to vaccine mandates <br />continues to mount.<br />According to Johns Hopkins University, <br />COVID-19 has resulted in the deaths of <br />more than 4.3 million people worldwide
