Vaccine hesitancy declines among faith groups, spurred partly by religious appeals

New survey shows faith leaders can help persuade their followers, but some refusers still aren’t swayed.

(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Latter-day Saint apostle M. Russell Ballard receives the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Salt Lake City. A new poll shows faith leaders can have tremendous influence in persuading their followers to be vaccinated.

Vaccine hesitancy declines among faith groups, spurred partly by religious appeals

New survey shows faith leaders can help persuade their followers, but some refusers still aren’t swayed.

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