Pope Francis, 84 years old, was vaccinated this Wednesday against Covid-19, on the first day of the vaccination campaign organized by the Vatican micro-state, indicate two journalists close to the sovereign pontiff.
According to these journalists from the great Argentinian daily La Nacion and the American Jesuit review America, both Vatican specialists and friends of the Pope, Francis was vaccinated in the entrance to the Paul VI courtroom in Vatican City.
Requested, the Holy See has not yet confirmed the information.
"An ethical choice"
His spokesperson Matteo Bruni, on the other hand, announced the start of the vaccination campaign for the 5,000 inhabitants and employees of the Vatican.
In a televised interview broadcast on Sunday evening, François had indicated to have himself "made an appointment" to do so, qualifying the opposition to the vaccine as "suicidal denial" and highlighting "an ethical choice" essential to protect life others.