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The Vatican has approved the use of animal tissue transplants for medical purposes, stating that Catholics may receive these procedures as long as they adhere to ethical standards and humane treatment of animals, while reinforcing its support for xenotransplantation in a detailed guideline document. #Xenotransplantation #EthicalGuidelines #AnimalTransplants
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Catholics may receive organ transplants from animals, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY, March 24 (Reuters) - The Vatican said on Tuesday that Catholics can receive transplants of animal tissues to address medical conditions, as procedures involving genetically modified pig or cow organs continue to advance.
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