"Our lives must reflect the reality of the ultimate, loving sacrifice of Christ" the USCCB president said.

Unlike many sailors then and now, the Italian explorer never used profanity.

Pope Leo "encouraged a conference of bishops to speak together and presumably individually as well, about this issue," said Bishop Mark J. Seitz.

"I pray that the forthcoming review of Mifepristone will undo many of these tragic developments and that we may, instead, meet women with hope and meaningful support."

"I call on Catholics and all men and women of good will to, once again, pray ardently for an end to this devastating war."