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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Rest in peace, Pope Francis, now in the presence of God, I ask for your prayers for those you have shepherded. Intercede for us that the Holy Spirit inspires new life in each of us, becoming one unified Church in Jesus Christ our Lord. Be at peace, dear shepherd, and know I will continue to hold you in prayer.

Caterina Merlino Lucke

Burnt Hills, NY

The road has risen to meet you as the angels took you up to join the heavenly chorus. May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. Rest in Peace Pope Francis

Maura Mcgillicuddy

Amherst, NY

Que Deus receba entre os eleitos o Santo Padre Francisco. Te amamos. 🙏

Padre Felipe de Castro Costa

Santos Dumont, MG, Brasil.

May the perpetual light shine upon him and he rest in eternal peace in gliry🙌🏾🙏🏾

Gertrude Gallien

Lake Charles, La.

As I watched your coffin sealed a tinge of sadness gripped my heart, which then turned to gratitude. Thank you for your leadership, works, prayers and sacrifices. Rest in peace in God’s Kingdom, Pope Francis.

Marie Briones-Jones

USA

Pope Francis laid the foundation for the church to continue to move forward "and a light unto my path". Psalm 119:105. Guidance on a world of spiritual darkness

Lori Ellen Brainin

Bonner Springs

Me uno al pesar ocasionado por el fallecimiento de Su Santidad, Francisco. Aunque los cristianos tenemos que pasar trabajos en el mundo, nuestro consuelo está en hallarnos en presencia del Eterno, tras nuestra partida de este mundo. Y obtener la Resurrección, promesa de cuantos creen en Jesucristo.
Aunque nuestros ojos lloren, el espíritu se alienta con la promesa ya dicha.

Gracias Señor, por darnos un pastor fiel y bondadoso. Que El Señor le conceda gozar de la eternidad en su presencia, como fruto a una vida de ejemplo y donación a su grey.
Gracias Señor, por habernos permitido que estuviera con nosotros, y gracias Papa Francisco, por tu dedicación y amor al prójimo. Ruega por nosotros y por la Iglesia.

Francisco Ruiz

VILLA NUEVA, GUATEMALA

Rest in Peace your Holiness! Thank you for caring about the whole world and all of humanity.

Sandra Tiger

Lorton, VA, USA

What pure joy it must be in God’s presence…and yet I will miss your goodness here in the world. Thank you for showing us Christ on earth.

Kim Harris

NY, USA

May you rest in peace, and be in the arms of our Lord.

Deborah Paladino

Kenmore

Réquiem æternam dona ei, Dómine.

Jim Kendrall

Ashburn, VA

Rest in Peace dear Pope Francis. Thank you for your humor and great devotion.

Carol Duncan

Arlington

God our Father, as You welcome Papa Francis into Your light, allow him to pray for us as he always asked us to pray for him. Thank you for the gift of Your earthly shepherd who spread the message of Your mercy and exemplified it as he carried out the work of Your Son. Through him, bring our petitions to the feet of his and our beloved Mother Mary for her to bring them through Your Son into Your presence. Grant Your next shepherd the same gift of Your mercy, compassion and love as he leads us towards the eternal light Papa Francis now walks in. Amen.

Joy N

Singapore

You will be missed..you were a great Pope and were there to help all of the people.May you have a great life in heaven.

Paul Frye

Monroe nc

May the peace of our Lord and Savior accept Papa Francis into your loving arms JESUS.

Duane Woodson

Bowie, Maryland

Thank you, Pope Francis, for your many years of service to Our Wonderful Roman Catholic Church. May you be in Heaven with The Blessed Trinity, Our Mother Mary, St. Joseph and all the Saints and Angels. Please pray for me and all here on Earth. I love you! Anna

Anna Champion

Edinburg

Prayers from the family members of Lyons, Washington, Roberts, Broadus may the Lord carry his soul now and forever, for he now lives in eternal peace one with the Lord Jesus Christ. His legacy will never be forgotten and he will always remain in our hearts and prayers. Humility and respect is what you gave to the people of this world may we all remember that you have been blessed with the most precious soul ever. Rest in peace eternally and continue to pray for us.

Family members Lyons, Roberts, Washington

Washington D.C.

We thank you Pope Francis for your love and leadership! Your shining example of humility helps us see the true Good Sheperd!

Myra Ann Dy

Roseville, Ca USA

Holy Father Pope Francis, may you rejoice forever with the Blessed Mother in the presence of the Divine Savior Jesus Christ! Thank you for being a bright shining guide not only for the world but also for my heart and soul!! I love you 💔

Deborah Fackler

Sellersburg

Rest in the arms of the Lord.We will miss you.

Margaret Besh

Milwaukee

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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