Why Do Catholics Not Eat Meat on Fridays? The Ancient Rule’s Deep Meaning

Why Do Catholics Not Eat Meat on Fridays? The Ancient Rule’s Deep Meaning

The smell of garlic and olive oil lingers in the air of a Roman kitchen as a grandmother hums while preparing *baccalà*—salted cod—on a Friday evening. No sizzling pork chops, no tender lamb, just the quiet rhythm of a tradition that has endured for over a millennium. Why do Catholics not eat meat on Fridays? … Read more