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Vaccines for all? Catholic principles for the common good

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Pope Francis and bishops conferences throughout the world are becoming the leading advocates of vaccines for the poor.

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According to Catholic doctrine, vaccination is an issue of conscience. So why are Church leaders putting such a big emphasis on vaccine equity?

The principles of Catholic Social Teaching offer the answer. These principles, shared by many people of goodwill, are: 

    With these principles of Catholic Social Teaching in mind, the Catholic Health Association of the United States has offered the following guidelines to address the obstacles to a fair and just distribution of vaccines.