Withholding the chalice was a worthwhile precaution (even if there is little reason to believe drinking from the common cup brings a high risk of contracting Covid-19).

As fears of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus continue, Birmingham’s Catholic bishop has suspended the use of the sacramental chalice as part of taking communion. Bishop Robert J. Baker ...

The flu is active in 47 states, and several dioceses have issued recommendations for receiving Communion so others don't get sick.

Don't use chalice at communion to avoid further spread of swine flu, says Church of England. By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Updated: 11:46 EDT, 23 July 2009 ...

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have recommended the suspension of the sharing of the chalice at communion as the spread of swine flu continues, it was announced today.

I am writing in response to the letter, “Church was wrong to deny child her First Communion.” A member of the Catholic faith may receive Communion under either species the ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston-area Archdiocese Cardinal Daniel DiNardo advised Saturday that parishioners limit physical contact at mass. In the wake of the spread of coronavirus, the Galveston ...

Washington D.C., Mar 2, 2023 / 16:00 pm. The bishops of England and Wales announced this week that the distribution of holy Communion from the chalice during Mass will resume starting Holy Thursday.