Pope adds voice to call for pharma giants to waive vaccine patents
by Robin McKie from on (#5HM9B)
Francis condemns virus of individualism' that is hampering global vaccination efforts in message to Vax Live concert
Pope Francis has given his backing to the campaign calling for the suspension of coronavirus vaccine patents to boost supplies to poorer countries.
In a video message to the Vax Live event, Francis backed universal access to the vaccine and the temporary suspension of intellectual property rights". And he added his condemnation of the virus of individualism" that makes us indifferent to the suffering of others".
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