WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on Passing of Pope Francis Click here for a full-resolution image. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement today on the passing of Pope Francis. "Pope Francis brought faith, hope, and light to Catholics all over the world. It was an honor to meet him in 2015 when his mission to share God's grace brought him to Washington as the fi more PR