Online Book of Condolence for Pope Francis

As the faithful around the world mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to share your prayers, comments, and memories in our Online Book of Condolence. A Pope of the people, Pope Francis inspired millions with his humility, compassion, and tireless devotion. As the first Pontiff from the Americas, he brought fresh insight to the papacy, rooted in mercy, justice, and the embrace of the marginalized.

In tribute to his extraordinary life and ministry, Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, shared: “We give thanks to God for his 55 years as a priest, his 32 years as a bishop, and 12 years as Pope. A life of service to the Church and to God’s people, we remember him and strive to ‘go out to proclaim the merciful embrace of the Father’ as he urged in his 2015 homily at the Basilica. May he rest in peace and Our Lady usher him into the presence of her Son.”

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Thank you and may you rest in God's peace and love.

Louise Rojek

We will miss you and We Love You Pope Francis. May you rest in peace in Heaven with our Dear Lord.

Jasmin Reyes

Fort Washington, Maryland

Thank you Pope Francis for everything, for loving the poor and for being a beacon of humility, teaching us to do the same . I pray for your eternal happiness with God and I ask that you pray for the entire world to be in Heaven with God forever. Please I ask that you pray for the gift of my family and for me to be with my angels in Heaven.

Nancy Georgette

Carteret, NJ

I would like to express my gratitude for Pope Francis. His love for God and the people are an inspiration... he is a role model for me. His humility, intelligence and kindness have touched my heart and I will never forget him. I will teach my children about his life. What a beautiful human being. I'm forever grateful to God for his life.

Elsey Rosales

Thank you, Pope Francis.
You will always be in our heart.
May you rest in peace. 🙏🏻

Jennifer Wong

Melbourne, Australia

Obrigada por tanto, santo Padre. Obrigada por ter mostrado que os ensinamentos de Jesus ainda são atuais e legais. Que o seu legado continue, que o próximo Papa siga os passos de Deus filho como o senhor seguiu. Descanse em Paz.

Flavia Rizzini de Andrade

Pray for us holy father that we may see you in heaven after our life

Felix Gallo

Pittsburg California usa

Thank you for everything, Pope Francis. Thanks for speaking out for the migrants, for sharing your love, and teaching us how to be humble.

Jorge Gomez

Tampa Florida

REST IN PEACE

JUAN GARZA

Laredo, TX.

ETERNAL REST

ROSA GARZA

Laredo, TX.

Papa Francisco, gracias por su Sí y perseverar en él.

Yis Sua

Colombia

To the Vatican Catholic Community:
I join the millions of people worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. We are saddened by his passing. He has touched the hearts, minds and consciousness of humanity. Pope Francis, thank you for your service to humanity. You are an inspiration to everyone in the realms of faith, love and service. In behalf of our family (Madamba family) and our catholic church ministry (UCG ministry of the Diocesan Shrine of St Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, UP Los Banos, Laguna), we always pray for you and the whole Vatican catholic community and humanity. May the Lord God lead Pope Francis to the Great Beyond in Heaven. I and we are always praying for our dearest Pope Francis. Rest in peace our everdearest Pope. You will be missed.

Lucas Madamba (Lucas)
Address: 2054 Sanggumay Street, Pleasant Village, Barangay Tuntungin Putho, College, Los Banos, Laguna 4031 Philippines
Email: [email protected]

Lucas Madamba

Philippines

Thank you, Holy Father Francis, for answering God’s call by your vocation and, by championing the poor and the marginalized of this world, setting us a Christlike example to follow. Please pray for us and may you rest in His peace.

Susan Heitert

Georgia, USA

Your legacy will live on in the world you touched Papa Francesco. Eternal rest in the arms of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Ruby Robertson

Upper Marlboro, MD

We will miss you very much
You are loved so much by us and so many people
May you be rejoicing in heaven Please pray for us
We will remember you always

Yolanda /Hector Soto

Alice ,Texas 78332

Our sincere warmest hopefully prayerfully deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences as we stand-kneel together in love, unity and utmost respect in this hour of pain and grief with His Holiness' close relatives and Christian family everywhere across space and time,
God bless You All with every long-life possible abundant comfort and blessing now and always!

many grateful thanks and regards

RIP Your Holiness dear Pope Sir.🙏

alfred r

USA

Pope Francis led the Catholic Church with such utmost humility and love. He was an exemplary model to follow for all of us that still remain in this world. May His soul rest en peace and rejoice in the Glory of God our Lord.

Maria Villanueva

San Diego, CA

Praying for the soul of our Pontif❤️

Steven and Eugenia Atkins

Clarksville

May your Mercy and Love not be forgotten. But continue to live in the countess lives you've touched with your healing hands and joyful spirit! May your gentle soul rest in eternal Peace.
God be with You, Pope Francis.
Melanie K

Melanie Kmetz

Silver Spring

Pope Francis,
You were loved by people throughout the world. Thank you for your guidance and love. Your funeral touched my heart. It was so beautiful! Rest in peace.
Lois Price

Lois Price

Fairfax

Pope Francis rides the pope-mobile in front of the National Shrine

Light a Candle for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis

As we mourn the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, we invite you to honor his life, legacy and unwavering devotion to Christ by lighting a candle at Mary’s Shrine. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis led the faithful with a heart of compassion, welcoming the marginalized and underprivileged with open arms. Your candle, lit in prayerful remembrance, will burn alongside hundreds of others in chapels and oratories throughout the upper and lower Church of the National Shrine.

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