The unleavened bread that Roman Catholics use in the celebration of Communion must contain some gluten, even if only a trace amount, according to a new Vatican directive. The directive, which was ...

Easter was a very different experience Sunday for those who usually have attended a local church service in person. With the coronavirus pandemic resulting in a statewide shelter in place, several ...

The Anglican Communion has denied media reports that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are being banned from Holy Communion services. People suffering from celiac disease, an autoimmune ...

Only three percent of the 170 worshipers at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church need special bread for Holy Communion. But the Rev. Adam J. Shoemaker, who serves as rector, said it's not about the numbers.

Minnesota’s legalization of gay marriage has one church feeling pretty happy. Revolution Church in Minneapolis served congregants rainbow-colored communion bread during its inaugural service last ...

In the Jewish world, matzo is usually eaten exclusively during Passover. But some Christians eat the dense cracker all year — every Sunday, for Communion. The news may come as a surprise to some Jews.

The directive, which was dated June 15 but received significant attention only after it was reported by Vatican Radio on Saturday, affirms an existing policy. But it may help to relieve some of the ...