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Is chicken broth ok to eat during Lent?

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3 min read
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), liquid foods made from meat, such as chicken broth, are not technically forbidden on days of Lenten abstinence. This guideline, however, often causes confusion among the faithful navigating official Church teaching versus traditional practices.

Can You Eat Shrimp During Lent? Rules, History, and Recipes

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6 min read
According to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, abstinence from meat is required on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent for Catholics aged 14 and older. However, this abstinence applies only to the flesh of warm-blooded animals, allowing seafood like shrimp to be a popular and compliant meal option.