Gluten-free hostages taboo

Gluten-free bread is not allowed at the Supper in the Catholic Church.

For people with celiac disease, a metabolic disease caused by gluten intolerance, an exception may be made. These churchgoers may eat a cough with less gluten. However, gluten-free is not allowed. The cough must contain no ingredients other than wheat.

In some supermarkets and on the Internet, gluten-free hostels are sold. With the letter, Pope Francis wants to counter the use of these hostages.