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Roman Catholic AnswerThere is not need to receive Holy Communion under both kinds (the Bread and from the Cup" as Our Blessed Lord is contained fully under either species. The Priest must consume from the cup to complete the Mass.
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Q: Why do the priests only drink from the cup during the Eucharist and not everyone?
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