Religious views divided over 'ethical dilemma' inherent in Oxford candidate vaccine

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Anglican, Catholic and Greek Orthodox leaders have written to the Prime Minister about the use of the Oxford University vaccine, because scientists are using a cell line developed from aborted foetal cells.

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Published 25 August 2020 7:32pm

By Amelia Dunn

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Anglican, Catholic and Greek Orthodox leaders have written to the Prime Minister about the use of the Oxford University vaccine, because scientists are using a cell line developed from aborted foetal cells.

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Religious views divided over 'ethical dilemma' inherent in Oxford candidate vaccine

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Anglican, Catholic and Greek Orthodox leaders have written to the Prime Minister about the use of the Oxford University vaccine, because scientists are using a cell line developed from aborted foetal cells.

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Anglican, Catholic and Greek Orthodox leaders have written to the Prime Minister about the use of the Oxford University vaccine, because scientists are using a cell line developed from aborted foetal cells.

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