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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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So very sad to hear of your passing Pope Francis. You really was a very special all Catholics and non Catholics alike. You were very much a people person and taught us all how to be Stewards of God’s creation, our world. You truly did follow in the footsteps of Jesus in everything that you did. You inspired me to start monthly donations to CAFOD and MISSIO and to study Bachelor of Divinity at Maryvale Institute. I’ve almost completed 2 years. You will be missed Pope Francis. Please God let perpetual light shine upon him and have eternal peace with you. Amen. Thank you for your loving service Pope Francis

Paula Standen
England, UK

A truly great consequential leader of our time who will be missed. May he rest in peace and enter into gods arms and his eternal home.
My prayers are got you today 🙏🏻

Shona Brooks
Scotland, UK

A truly great consequential leader of our time who will be missed. May he rest in peace and enter into gods arms and his eternal home.
My prayers are got you today 🙏🏻

Shona Brooks
Scotland, UK

Pope Francis usted nos enseñó que lo más importante es la humildad y el respecto para todo ser humano y que no importa de qué religión somos todos somos hijos de él mismo Dios . Gracias por su dedicación a la humanidad y por enseñarnos el verdadero amor a Dios .
R.I.P que hoy esté mirándonos desde el seno de nuestro padre .
La humanidad lo va a extrañar
Gracias desde lo más profundo de my corazón .
Mi más sentido pésame

Nubia Cortes chivata
London uk

Rest in Peace

Anne Wicks
Fall River

Our deepest condolences for the loss to this world of a wise and holy Shepard. His devotion to the Father and Our Lady helped me trust in the merciful love of God through the eyes of a kind and humble servant Pope Francis. May his soul live in eternal glory with all the angels and Saints. We pray for him and ask he pray for us. 🙏

Antonia Hurtado clark
Whittier ca

Thank you for changing my relationship with the Church. I was on my way out of the Church due to all of the scandals and corruption, but then you became the Pope and changed my mind. Thank you for focusing the mission of the Church on those in the greatest need. You created a vision of what the Church could be if we all listened and acted in accordance with our better angles. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Bogran
Lake Oswego, OR, USA

Pope Francis was truly an inspiration of compassion and humility. His words on peace, forgiveness, and social justice are thought provoking and uplifting. We thank you Lord for blessing us with a pope with such a vision of faith and love. We ask that you please welcome him into Your glory. May he rest now in eternal peace. We will be forever grateful for his service.

Tara Martinez
Texas

Thank you, Pope Francis, for your example as a humble and faithful servant of God. You trusted Him, and you gave your life in service to Him. Because of you, the marginalized of this world experienced unconditional love from you, the Vicar of Christ. Thank you, Franciscus. May your soul rest in eternal peace.

JAMES BRANDT
San Diego, CA

Loved ones never truly die because love endures forever. It's the depth of life that matters, not its length. We are fortunate to have experienced something that makes farewell difficult. Rest in Peace Pope Francis!

Phillip Kasozi Seruwagi
Doha, Qatar

We are keeping Pope Francis in prayer.
Immaculate Mary, Star of the Sea, Pray for Us.

Richard & Therese Campbell
Georgia, USA

We will miss you, Pope Francis. Thank you for reminding us with your example that humility and compassion are more important than seeking power and money. Please pray for humane treatment of all of God’s people.

Elisa Durban
Houston, Texas

RIP Pope Francis, May the perpetual light of God shine upon you. Amen.

Jimmie Lopeok
Lodwar - Kenya

May God greet you fully and joyfully forever! May the popes to come follow your ways!!!

John Hayden
Milwaukie, Oregon

Love you Pope Francis.

john nee
visalia

Oh Papa! You have earned your reward many times over. You were a man of today and now for eternity. May you be guided swiftly on the wings of the skyvan to Heaven!

David Lindenberger
Portland Oregon USA

Dear Pope Francis,
Thank you for leading the flock with such love and compassion while spreading the good news of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Rest in Peace dear Pope Francis, I love you
Jose

Jose Figueroa
New Orleans

I am saddened and I feel blessed to have had this wonderful humanitarian gentle, humble man head our Catholic Church, and he included all the children of God...he will remain an inspiration , and that kindness and love will hopefully spill on forever and may his successor carry on his mission..to love and forgive, to become more inclusive regardless of gender..
I wish u Franciscus, a peaceful journey to Our Lord, and ur beloved family.
My primary school was St.Francis.

Dyanne DiFiore
LAVAL Quebec Canada

Rest in peace, Holy Father. You are an inspiration to all with your kind, gentle and humble ways. You will always be loved and honored.

Joan Duryee
Millersville

Our deepest condolences, may your soul rest in eternal peace.

With Love,
Nita, Malia, Mateo, Rose and Heilala
Cathy, Salesi, Thomas, Lemeki and Giovanni

Emanita Vaifoou
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.