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

The Anglican Communion has denied media reports that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are being banned from Holy Communion services.

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 ...

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

By George Lithgow, PA February 09, 2025 at 11:05pm GMT Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled.

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.