Legal Group Seeks Protection for Navy Personnel Objecting to COVID Vaccine on Religious Grounds
The group says at least 3,000 service members have submitted requests.
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Federal Judge Issues Injunction Over Military COVID Vaccine Mandate Arguing it Violates Religious Freedom
First Liberty Institute, a Christian legal group, say they filed a federal lawsuit and motion for preliminary injunction on behalf of “dozens” of U.S. Navy SEALs and other Naval Special Warfare personnel, who represent Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant Christianity.
Austria’s Catholic Bishops: ‘Temporary’ COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Permissible as Last Resort
According to a draft law prepared by the Austrian government, residents of Austria who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 from Feb. 1, 2022, could face a fine of up to 600 euros ($675) every three months.
San Diego Diocesan Schools to Accept Personal-Belief Exemption From Student COVID Vaccine Mandate
Only California has required children to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend school.
Is the Decision to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination for Each Person’s Conscience to Judge?
DIFFICULT MORAL QUESTIONS
Conscience, COVID Vaccines and the Common Good
The Church helps us to find a common ground between the good of each and the good of all.
Catholic Health Ministry Head Decries Federal Vaccine Mandate
Louis Brown, executive director of the Christ Medicus Foundation and former acting deputy director of the Civil Rights Division of the HHS Office for Civil Rights, said, “Coercing individuals into making a medical intervention is unjust.”
Religious Exemptions for COVID Vaccines: What Catholics Should Know
Bishop Paprocki of Springfield, Ill. offers guidance to Catholics concerned about the COVID vaccine.
Tensions Rise Over COVID Vaccines as Bishops Organize Pope Francis’ Visit to Slovakia
Father Šandrik said he hoped that Pope Francis’ visit would not inflame tensions over the COVID vaccine and other issues in the country.
Chicago Archdiocese Mandates COVID Vaccination for Clerics and Employees
The archdiocese of Chicago will require that those who are unvaccinated receive weekly tests for the virus and continue to wear masks.
