'Morally permissible' for Catholics to take Covid-19 vaccine that uses foetal cell lines, bishops say

In a statement, the groups said it was seeking to "encourage Catholics to support a programme of vaccination, not only for their own good, but for the protection of life and the health of those who are vulnerable and for the common good of humanity."

Irish bishops have said that it is “morally permissible” for Catholics to take the Covid-19 vaccine, even if it utilises foetal cell lines.

In a statement, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference said the vaccine could be accepted if more ‘ethically acceptable” alternatives were not possible.