The Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is at the very heart of Christianity. Believers have gathered over centuries to participate in bread and wine as a reminder of the Last Supper. Why other beverages ...

An explanation of the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Mass: a re-enactment of Jesus's Last Supper of bread and wine. The Eucharist, which is also called the Holy ...

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled. The general synod had been asked to consider using alternatives to ...

“What does it mean to receive Jesus in Holy Communion? It’s like Jesus is giving us a big hug, saying, ‘I love you so much. I want you to be close to me always,’” says Russell Pollitt, S.J., pastor of ...

NON-ALCOHOLIC wine cannot be used in Holy Communion, the Church of England’s governing body has ruled. Gluten-free bread has also been barred, says the General Synod, its “parliament”, which opens ...

Four Catholic families prepare to celebrate their children's First Holy Communion, one of the biggest days of their lives so far. It's a sacred ceremony but also a time to celebrate. Show more Every ...

Priests and other celebrants distribute the Holy Communion – the bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Christ – among the crowd at Pope Francis’ funeral in St Peter’s Square.