The Church previously issued a statement to clarify it was not banning gluten-free bread or non-alcoholic communion wine.

The Church of England has ruled that non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during Holy Communion. The guidance states that the bread must be made with wheat flour and the wine ...

During a homily at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Father Julian Large referred to the recent and widely reported ...

The Church of England has ruled that non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during Holy Communion.

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled.

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled. Church guidance says the bread must be made using wheat flour ...

A priest gives holy communion (Alamy/PA) Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled.

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled. Church guidance says the bread must be made using wheat flour ...

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled.