Why isn't fish considered a meat?

[kklee]

why is fish not considered a meat for fasting, lent, etc, purposes?

 

[Reginald_Plum]

k,

This link should explain why the Roman Catholic Church allows fish, reptiles, and insects to be eaten on fasting days. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this link, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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