Why Can Catholics Eat Fish on Fridays but Not Meat?
                                
                                
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                                The tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays dates back to the earliest centuries of Christianity, a practice rooted in penance and the commemoration of Christ's sacrifice. This long-standing Catholic tradition raises a common question: why can Catholics eat fish on Fridays but not meat?