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VIDEO: In the hand or on the tongue? Pope Francis clarifies Church’s stance on receiving Communion

Stephanie Foleyby Stephanie Foley

When it comes to receiving the Eucharist, some people choose different methods of receiving – on the tongue, in the hand, standing, kneeling. But is there a correct way? And what about those who are gluten-intolerant? What options do they have?

Watch the video for the Vatican’s clarification of its stance on receiving Communion:

Stephanie Foley

Stephanie Foley

Stephanie Foley serves as a Digital Media Producer at Relevant Radio®. She is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she studied journalism, and she has worked in Catholic radio for 12 years. Stephanie is a wife, a mother of three boys, and in her free time she enjoys reading, running, and really good coffee. You can find more of Stephanie’s writing at relevantradio.com and on the free Relevant Radio mobile app.