The Catholic community in South Lakeland is mourning the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a figure widely admired for his humility and compassion. The Vatican confirmed that ...

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...

"Some say he did not do enough; others criticize him for even meeting with people like me," said one transgender Catholic.