The Vatican considers capybaras as “fish”—often eaten during Lent Over time, parts of the Catholic Church have expanded the definition of “fish” to include critters like capybaras, beavers, and gators—allowing their consumption on Fridays during the Lenten season in areas that may lack an abundance of fish. The Vatican approved capybaras for consumption during Lent …
Alligators, puffins, and turtles also fall under the same category. Centuries ago, the Vatican expanded the definition of “fish” to include critters like beavers, muskrats, and capybaras, allowing their consumption during the Lenten season. During the 17th century, the Bishop of Quebec asked if beaver meat could be consumed on Fridays during Lent, given that …