NY, NJ Catholics get green light to eat meat this St. Patrick's Day, despite Lent restrictions

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Corned beef can stay on the menu for New York and New Jersey Catholics this St. Patrick’s Day, local religious leaders have reportedly ruled, granting a dispensation to eat meat despite the holiday falling on a Friday during Lent. Many observant Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the solemn [...]