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. In an ​88-page document providing ethical guidelines for such transplants, the Vatican reaffirmed an earlier teaching and said the Church has no objection to such treatments, provided they follow best medical practices ‌and do not ⁠treat animals with cruelty.