The Curmudgeon asked Robert in a comment on one of Richard's posts whether communion hosts are considered to be protein or carbohydrate (given that they are supposed to be 'The Body of Christ').
Robert hasn't responded to that - maybe after all that communion host gorging he's been having a lie down.
Pope Francis in 2025 announced that Communion wafers will now contain 19 grams of protein.
The new high protein wafers will be derived from 100 percent whey protein isolate from organic dairy sources, ensuring that Catholics don’t just receive the Body of Christ, but all nine essential amino acids as well. The new wafers, which have significantly higher protein than the 0 grams of protein found in a traditional host, also contain 12 grams of fiber for proper digestion of the now thicker wafer.
Pope Francis concluded the press conference by promising that although the wafers will now have much greater nutritional value, they will still taste like cardboard, per Catholic tradition.
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