Did it aid in their endeavors? Probably not; the point was only that it wasn't harmful. Covering the elbows and knees probably isn't a great idea, but Msgr. Pope certainly isn't calling for that.
Comfortable? Probably more than you think. Ever see the uniforms bicyclists wear in the hot, July sun of France? Believe it or not, there are better options for keeping cool than exposed skin.
>> Sorry, I’ve worn too many uniforms in sport to buy that lie. <<
Believe it or not, the legs on this woman's outfit are not for modesty, but for performance:
