Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was also vaccinated
By CNN staff | January 14, 2021 at 11:32 AM EST – Updated January 14 at 2:42 PM
(CNN) – The Vatican confirmed Thursday that Pope Francis has received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The statement released by spokesman Matteo Bruni doesn’t say when the pope was inoculated.
It adds that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was also vaccinated.
Vatican City began its vaccine program on Wednesday, in a medical center set up inside its main auditorium hall where Pope Francis often holds his weekly general audiences.
Copyright 2021 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
