Pope appears in campaign promoting COVID vaccinations

Pope Francis joined six Catholic prelates in a public service ad in which he called vaccination against COVID-19 “an act of love.”

“Thanks to God’s grace and to the work of many, we now have vaccines to protect us from COVID-19,” the Pope says. “They bring hope to end the pandemic, but only if they are available to all and if we collaborate with one another.”

The Spanish language ad with English sub-titles from the non-profit group Ad Council began circulating online and on TV on Wednesday. It’s the group’s first campaign to extend beyond the United States.

“Getting the vaccines that are authorised by the respective authorities is an act of love. And helping the majority of people to do so is an act of love,” Francis continues. “Getting vaccinated is a simple yet profound way to care for one another, especially the most vulnerable.”

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