The Church of England has issued a decision that non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread are not permitted for use during holy communion. Church rules stipulate that the bread must be made with wheat ...

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The Church of England said it is considering the case of people who cannot have gluten or alcohol and their participation in holy communion (Alamy/PA) The Church of England is looking into the options ...

The Church previously issued a statement to clarify it was not banning gluten-free bread or non-alcoholic communion wine. The Church of England said it is considering the case of people who cannot ...