Catholics throughout the San Diego area joined the global faithful Monday to mourn the passing of Pope Francis.

Led by Father Junípero Serra, they founded the first mission, San Diego de Alcalá, in 1769, followed by others such as San Carlos Borromeo and San Gabriel Arcángel. The friars faced challenges ...

Serra also founded the first mission in California, San Diego de Alcalá, in 1769. It was constructed in present-day Presidio Park near Old Town, although the church was later moved into Mission ...