MSNBC - Girl with digestive disorder denied Communion
OK, this is a little much. The Roman Catholic Church (RCC) has revoked a first communion because the wafer contained no wheat. The little girl who has had her sacrament denied cannot have wheat because of a rare allergy that causes her small intestine to block the absorption of food and may damage the organ as well.
Now while I do not agree with the doctrine behind the RCC's move, it should not really be a problem. Since the Catholic Church holds to a view of transubstantiation, that the bread and wine really become the body and blood of Christ, then why does it matter whether or not you start with a wheat or rice wafer. The institution of the sacrament, in RCC doctrine, means that the wafers are no longer wheat (or rice) but only appear to be wheat.
With the importance to Catholic regading the Lord's Supper, you would think that they would accommodate those who may not be able to take part using the traditional elements. You can still use the wafers and wine, just use rice or corn or whatever to make the Mass accessible to all who want to take part.