Bangalore 9 March, 2021 (CCBI): The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India published the document “A Catholic Ethical Response to Questions about Covid-19 Vaccines”, which clarifies that all vaccinations recognised as clinically safe and effective can be used in good conscience with the certain knowledge that the use of such vaccines does not constitute formal co-operation with the abortion from which the cells used in production of the vaccines derive.
The Church in India urges that every individual must diligently follow current public health preventive guidelines for the Covid-19 pandemic in order to protect oneself and others around them. This is a reflection of our solidarity with others who can be protected by these actions. Stigmatisation of individuals who are ill or unvaccinated is harmful to the individual and society.
“It is important for individuals to access reliable information from valid sources and disseminate only such information, cognisant that false information is detrimental to efforts to control the pandemic. We must search within ourselves and as institutions, for ways in which we can enhance the collective effort to address the pandemic for the benefit of all, especially the poor, vulnerable and marginalised” explained in the document published by the CCBI.
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A Catholic Ethical Response to Questions about Covid-19 Vaccines
Rev. Dr. Stephen Alathara
Deputy Secretary General, CCBI