That would be quite shocking as the majority who received from the Pope were Nuns or Clergy.
If either way is ok with the Pope, either way is ok with me. Until he decides to change it, I personally don’t see a problem with either way. I can’t see in people’s hearts to tell if they’re not displaying the proper reverence because they decide to take Communion in the hand.
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