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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You will be sorely missed, Pope Francis. You are an inspiration to us and will ever be. We thank you for everything you have done, more so what you will do now that you are in heaven. Please pray for us always, and help and guide us to do what we need to do here in earth. Rest in heavenly peace, Pope Francis. We love you🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕

Brenda Morata

Alexandria, VA, USA

Requiescat in Pace Aeternam, Pope Francis.

DM Hughes

Baltimore, MD

May the blessings of God be unto you forever in heaven.
We love you.

Frank and Arlene Costello

Pensacola, Fl, U.S.

Rest in peace Poe Francis, rest easy

Richard Coomber

Ireland

Thank you for everything you did for everyone. I love you Pope Francis. Please rest in peace. xoxo

Maureen Nicholson

Spring Hill, FL

For the sake of HIS SORROWFUL PASSION, HAVE MERCY ON POPE FRANCIS AND THE WHOLE WORLD. WE ARE BLEST TO HAVE HAD THE LIFE OF POPE FRANCIS TO EMULATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carol Milano

R.i.p pope Francis

Joan OToole

Ireland

May you rest in peace holy father

Loretta O toole

Dublin Ireland

You helped so many people like myself find the true meaning of what Jesus Christ came here for, the lost, the needy, the sick in spirit and health. You lived the type of life that made God proud to call you His faithful servant. You will be so missed!

Karen Evich

Wyandotte Michigan

Pope Francis, thank you for your service to the people. I have lost my faith years ago, but because of you, your teachings and your unending devotion for the lost, the downtrodden and the disadvantaged, you have steadily restored my faith. “Who am I to judge?”, as you once said…Thank you for your selfless dedication and service. Rest in peace Pope Francis.

Michelle Botor

Brentwood, California

Pope Francis,
Thank you for your example of how to live our daily life by being kind, and aware of our neighbors.

Gid Bless you, please pray for us!

Linda Pizarro

Port Charlotte, FL USA

My deepest condolences for the passing of Pope Francis. He is in heaven praying for all of us.

With all my respects,

Irma M. Carpenter

Irma Carpenter

Montgomery Village

A Phápa Proinsias, go raibh maith agat as cabhrú liom mo chreideamh a aimsiú arís. Go raibh maith agat as d’umhlaíocht agus as gach a ndearna tú i do sheirbhís do Dhia. Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí agat i mbaclainn ár dTiarna agus ár máthar Muire. Áiméan

LORAINE WILSON KILLEN

BELFAST, N.Ireland

May the soul of Pope Francis rest in peace in Heaven with our dear Lord. May his spirit and presence be with all of us in the days, months and years ahead. And may each of us live our lives with the love, kindness, humility and compassion that he showed in his life. Rest in peace, dear Pope Francis!

Joan Matochik

Haymarket, Virginia

Pope Francis, please pray for us.

Jorge Garcia

San Francisco, California USA

Pope Francis, thank you for your simplicity, sincerity and willingness to fight for the marginalized. May God rest your soul in eternal peace.

Mary Kalenywa

Washington DC

Our condolences. May your soul rest in peace. ~Sarah Storm and Reese Cook

Sarah Storm

Rising Sun, Indiana

Dearest Pope Francis!
Thank you for all you did to make our world a better place! Your leaving us has opened a big hole in my heart and only the memories of your life, the sacrifices you made, the love you shared and the heartfelt joy you brought to others will help to mend it! I am so very grateful to the Lord for giving you to us! It was an honor to know you and I will try to live the rest of my life in the Pope Francis way! God Bless you always, I Love You!
Melissa M Bocci (USA)

Melissa M Bocci

Greensboro, NC

Eternal rest grant unto your soul and may perpetual light shine upon you!

Cathy Pena

Henderson, NV

Pope Francis,

We thank you for your 13 years with us and for all the faithful you reached out with your presence, prayers and intent.

You were a good and faithful Pope and we thank you.

Now, rest in peace. You deserve this quiet and restful time to be with Jesus and Mary.

Claudia and Bernard Fallon

Bernard and Claudia Fallon

Travelers Rest, South Carolina

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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