POPE FRANCIS (1936-2025) Requiescat in Pace (May He Rest in Peace) PRAYER FOR THE SOUL OF POPE FRANCIS Pope Francis passed away at 7:35...

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. ​ For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Cat