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The whole thing is outrageous and even though I am not Catholic, even I would say it is un-Christian to deny a religious rite because of a life-or-death dietary need. WWJD?
I was raised Jewish and it is well acknowledged that Jews follow the law of God. Christians follow the love of God. (Hence the Jews being the "chosen" people-- toiling on earth under God's law with promise of reward in the afterlife). This isn't a theological debate to talk about the merits of Judaism or the merits of Christianity, though. It is just that despite our following the "law" of God, it is also said, that with all of our fasting days, it is always acknowledged that the young, old and ill are exempt because their bodies have different needs. I believe Christianity, which practices the love of God, can look past the law of God in such a case as with this little girl. I have two friends with severe gluten allergies; one of these friends lost her mother due to the disease.
To summarize, I think we are all in agreement that this incident is not representative of the compassionate nature of the Church. and it is atypical. I expect it will be reversed.
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