Pope Francis Cites, 'Virulence of Uncertainty' , When Asked About Vaccine Hesitancy.<br />Pope Francis Cites, 'Virulence of Uncertainty' , When Asked About Vaccine Hesitancy.<br />On September 15, Pope Francis said <br />he didn’t understand why people <br />refuse to take COVID-19 vaccines.<br />On September 15, Pope Francis said <br />he didn’t understand why people <br />refuse to take COVID-19 vaccines.<br />The Associated Press reports the pope <br />was asked about vaccine skeptics <br />and those who oppose vaccine mandates.<br />The Associated Press reports the pope <br />was asked about vaccine skeptics <br />and those who oppose vaccine mandates.<br />He hypothesized that the, “virulence of uncertainty”, was due to the diversity of COVID-19 vaccines.<br />He hypothesized that the, “virulence of uncertainty”, was due to the diversity of COVID-19 vaccines.<br />He also attributed hesitancy to the <br />rapid approval time and the multitude of, “arguments that created this division,” and fear. .<br />He also attributed hesitancy to the <br />rapid approval time and the multitude of, “arguments that created this division,” and fear. .<br />Significantly, Francis did not <br />comment on those who have <br />refused the vaccine on religious grounds.<br />Significantly, Francis did not <br />comment on those who have <br />refused the vaccine on religious grounds.<br />The AP points out that some Christians <br />have refused the vaccine due to lines of <br />cells derived from aborted fetuses.<br />The AP points out that some Christians <br />have refused the vaccine due to lines of <br />cells derived from aborted fetuses.<br />However, the Vatican’s doctrine office <br />has said it is “morally acceptable” for<br />Catholics to receive COVID-19 vaccines.<br />However, the Vatican’s doctrine office <br />has said it is “morally acceptable” for<br />Catholics to receive COVID-19 vaccines.<br />Francis said that the Vatican had <br />vaccinated its residents, staff and their families, “with the exception of a very small group” and “they’re studying how to help them.”.<br />Francis said that the Vatican had <br />vaccinated its residents, staff and their families, “with the exception of a very small group” and “they’re studying how to help them.”.<br />For those who remain hesitant, the pope said:, “They have to clarify that and talk with serenity.”.<br />For those who remain hesitant, the pope said:, “They have to clarify that and talk with serenity.”
