Pope Francis to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week... "Vaccine Denial Is Dangerous"
![[Image source=Reuters Yonhap News]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2021011006502817940_1610229027.jpg)
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-woo] Pope Francis announced that he will receive the COVID-19 vaccine next week.
According to foreign media including AFP on the 9th (local time), the Pope said in a recent interview with the Italian local broadcast channel Canale5 news, "Vaccinations will begin here next week as well," adding, "I have also made an appointment. We must get vaccinated." He further warned that denying the vaccine is "very dangerous," cautioning against the risks of avoiding vaccination due to concerns about side effects and doubts about efficacy.
Hot Picks Today
As Samsung Falters, Chinese DRAM Surges: CXMT Returns to Profit in Just One Year
- "Most Americans Didn't Want This"... Americans Lose 60 Trillion Won to Soaring Fuel Costs
- Man in His 30s Dies After Assaulting Father and Falling from Yongin Apartment
- Samsung Union Member Sparks Controversy With Telegram Post: "Let's Push KOSPI Down to 5,000"
- "Why Make Things Like This?" Foreign Media Highlights Bizarre Phenomenon Spreading in Korea
The interview took place at the Vatican's Santa Marta residence, where the Pope lives. According to the Italian ANSA news agency, the Pope shared his thoughts and perspectives on a wide range of topics in this interview, including the COVID-19 situation, vaccines, the political crisis in the United States, and abortion.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
