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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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We miss you Papa Francis
Pray for us

Joyce Pereira
Mather California USA

Rest in Peace Pope Francis. You are a wonderful example of humility, love and a leader the world needs at this time. Please ask Jesus and Mary for blessings for our family and our health.

Regina Mayell
Palm City, Fla

May the bkessed soul of Pope Francis
Have eternal rest. God Bless Pope Francis

Marie Giangaspro
Shrewsbury Mass. USA

We all loved Pope Francis so much. He gave his life to all people and he was so incredible in his teachings. The world will miss him and we pray his journey home is a blessing and the beginning of his sainthood he so rightfully deserves
Rest in peace Franciscus.

Jane Hazel
New York NY

The Jesuits’ motto is Ad Majoreim Dei Gloriam, espoused by St. Igmatius of Loyola, Spain,founder of the Society of Jesus.. We implore to God that Pope Francis be canonized a saint, as he lived the life and walked the talk of St. Ignatius. May Pope Francis rest in enternal peace, amen.

Shirley Te Uy
Cebu City, Philippines

Oramos a Dios para que el Señor absuelva los pecados del Papa Francisco y abrace el alma del Papa en la Gloria del Señor por los siglos de los siglos. También le pedimos a Dios que le siga bendiciendo al Papa, le permita descanso en paz y que Francisco sienta el calor del amor y respeto de su Familia, Amigos, Conocidos y toda La Santa Iglesia. Amén.

Familia Estrella/Maldonado Familia Estrella/Herrera
Chicagi, IL

Pope Francis,

I love you. In gratitude for all that you have done and will continue to do for me and my family. Pray for me. God bless, Meghan

Meghan Gargas
Frankfort, Illinois

Thank you

Virginia Lago
United States

May the soul of Pope Francis rest in the loving embrace of God.

Charles Mahon
Douglassville, PA

Thank you for all the hope, love and support you have given to everyone. I will deeply miss you. I appreciate the Basilica honoring you through the Masses because we need to mourn together as a community

Jerrilyn Gilson
Manorville NY

Rest in Peace Pope Francis - thank you for a life of mercy and love. Now, please pray for the world.

Marie Wise
The Woodlands, Texas USA

My heart is heavy with the news of your passing. There have been 5 popes in my lifetime, and you were by far my favorite. I loved your compassion for all people. You will be greatly missed. Rest easy, sir.

Lisa Ayres
Pensacola, Florida

Blessing love and prayer. You touch my spirit and you are with your savior whom you followed .
You’re the most outstanding Pope and you be surly missed. My heart sends love to you in heaven.

Maryann Wellman
United States

Ese mensaje que dio en la plaza Mayor de Bogota a los jovenes hagan Lio y no se dejen robar esa alegria y el trabajo de unidad tube la prioridad de verlo llore la imagen de un sumo pontifice es inponente una Maravilla de alli tengo mi duda al seminario.

John Tipazoca buitrago
Bogota DC. Colombia

May Jesus and His Blesses Mother welcome you into His kingdom! Pray for me, now that you are close to Jesus.

Trevor Dennis
Australia

“Who am I to judge “ Remembering this statement each day reminds me to have grace for the day.

Helen Salemi
United States

Pope Francis,
In every sense of the word, you were truly a child of God who spent every day doing what we all should do: love one another and try to make this world a better place: you deserve your reward, rest in peace.

Sylvia Ross
Washington, DC

Thank you for igniting my devotion to St Joseph. May you rest in the peace of the risen lord. We love you.

Khristian James Calderon
Anaheim C.A

We mourn your passing and the loss of a humble and enlightened religious leader. We hope and pray that your messages of acceptance, forgiveness and social justice will continue to inspire the church, it's leaders and families around the world. You will be missed forever and always. The beautiful moment you shared with us will never be forgotten.

Rest in Peace Pope Francis🕊️✝️
We love you Pope Francis and thank you!!❤️

Kevin Velasquez
Springfield, VA

I am from the United States, and I am neither Catholic nor religious, but I do feel a great emptiness at the loss of such a wonderful person. His holiness taught everyone how to love and how to be human beings, and for that, I am very thankful. I hope the faithful can find peace in this time, and you have my utmost condolences for your loss. You should know, however, that the world mourns with you, beside you, in this time of grief.

Carrie Carmichael
United States
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.