NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Archdiocese of New Orleans is advising Roman Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is “morally compromised” because it’s produced using cell lines developed from aborted fetuses.
The archdiocese says Catholics should choose coronavirus vaccines made by Moderna or Pfizer — if they are available.
In Baton Rouge, Bishop Michael Duca expressed similar concerns but expressely added that the faithful should feel free to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine if the others are unavailable.
