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This term is notable and can be covered in an encyclopedic fashion, even if it is now passe. It is a part of history. Simply add "Catholic" to Google News
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Catholic doctrine and tradition, modern and historical, on abstinence from meat on certain days. This used to be an important aspect of Catholic Christianity and needs an article. If we have one somewhere already, this one should be merged to it.
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