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Why do Catholics fast and give things up during Lent? Why are there ashes on Ash Wednesday and palms on Palm Sunday? When does Lent end? Find the answers to these and other frequently asked questions here.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lent
Why ashes on Ash Wednesday?
What are the official rules for fasting and abstinence?
Why do we give things up for Lent?
What are the Scrutinies?
Should I go to Confession during Lent?
What are the "three pillars of Lent"?
Why Stations of the Cross?
Why Palms on Palm Sunday?
When does Lent end?
What is the Triduum?
How are Lent and Baptism connected?
Why meatless Fridays?
Are Sundays part of Lent?
Are chicken and fish considered meat?
What feasts are celebrated during Lent?
What determines the date Easter Sunday falls on or when Lent begins?
What does the word Lent mean?


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John I: Pope John I inherited the Arian heresy, which denied the divinity of Christ. Italy had been ruled for 30 years by an emperor who espoused the heresy, though he treated the empire’s Catholics with toleration. His policy changed at about the time the young John was elected pope. 
<p>When the eastern emperor began imposing severe measures on the Arians of his area, the western emperor forced John to head a delegation to the East to soften the measures against the heretics. Little is known of the manner or outcome of the negotiations—designed to secure continued toleration of Catholics in the West. </p><p>When John returned to Rome, he found that the emperor had begun to suspect his friendship with his eastern rival. </p><p>On his way home, John was imprisoned when he reached Ravenna because the emperor suspected a conspiracy against his throne. Shortly after his imprisonment, John died, apparently from the treatment he had received.</p> American Catholic Blog You should lead by your example in family, among friends and neighbors, and with colleagues and coworkers or fellow students. Your examples should include putting community above self, placing respect for the dignity of others ahead of self-gratification, and demonstrating love above all.

 
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