the minister of Holy Communion must refuse to distribute it,'" Ratzinger added. Cordileone also pointed out that the Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law states that those "obstinately persevering ...

When a minister of the Church brings Communion, the sick or elderly person shares in the eucharistic meal of the community. This holy Communion manifests the support and concern of the community ...

When the minister has brought holy Communion, the rite may begin with the renewal of the dying person's profession of faith. V. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was born ...