Head of the Catholic church - the Pope on Saturday said he will get vaccinated against COVID-19 next week.&nbsp;In addition, he referred to the opposition against vaccines as&nbsp;"suicidal denial".

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Earlier, Pope Francis had referred to the vaccines as a "glimmer of hope", claiming that they should be given to everybody. During his Christmas message, Pope Francis described the ongoing coronavirus crisis as a period of "darkness and uncertainty".&nbsp;

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He had also said vaccines should be given to all, particularly to those most vulnerable and in dire need.&nbsp;

"I call on everyone, on leaders of states, on businesses, on international organisations, to promote cooperation and not competition, to find a solution for everyone: vaccines for all, especially the most vulnerable and most in need in all regions of the planet," the pontiff said.&nbsp;

The Pope also said that the pandemic came at a time when there are already "ecological crisis" and "grave economic and social imbalances" and therefore it is important for each one to consider the other as "brothers and sisters".

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He also spoke about the children who are stuck in the battle in Syria, Iraq and Yemen and hoped that peace should be established in this region.&nbsp;

"On this day... let us turn our gaze to the many, all too many, children worldwide, especially in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, who still pay the high price of war," the pontiff said.

"May their faces touch the consciences of all men and women of goodwill, so that the causes of conflicts can be addressed and courageous efforts can be made to build a future of peace", he added.

Head of the Catholic church - the Pope on Saturday said he will get vaccinated against COVID-19 next week. In addition, he referred to the opposition against vaccines as "suicidal denial".

Head of the Catholic church - the Pope on Saturday said he will get vaccinated against COVID-19 next week. In addition, he referred to the opposition against vaccines as "suicidal denial". Earlier, Pope Francis had referred to the vaccines as a "glimmer of hope", claiming that they should be given to everybody. During his Christmas message, Pope Francis described the ongoing coronavirus crisis as a period of "darkness and uncertainty". Also read: Pope comes under scanner as bombshell report claims $1.8 billion transfer that Vatican denies He had also said vaccines should be given to all, particularly to those most vulnerable and in dire need. "I call on everyone, on leaders of states, on businesses, on international organisations, to promote cooperation and not competition, to find a solution for everyone: vaccines for all, especially the most vulnerable and most in need in all regions of the planet," the pontiff said. The Pope also said that the pandemic came at a time when there are already "ecological crisis" and "grave economic and social imbalances" and therefore it is important for each one to consider the other as "brothers and sisters". Also read: Pope criticises people going on holiday to flee COVID lockdowns He also spoke about the children who are stuck in the battle in Syria, Iraq and Yemen and hoped that peace should be established in this region. "On this day... let us turn our gaze to the many, all too many, children worldwide, especially in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, who still pay the high price of war," the pontiff said. "May their faces touch the consciences of all men and women of goodwill, so that the causes of conflicts can be addressed and courageous efforts can be made to build a future of peace", he added.

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