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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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Thank you, Pope Francis. Rest in peace!!! 🙏🏾

Deborah Stewart
United States

Rest in eternal peace.

Jo-Anne Sorrentino
New York

Rest in peace, Santo Papa. My whole family and I love you and you will always be in our hearts.

Myrna Dantes
Bakersfield, CA

It is a sad loss. He was a good man. R.I.P.

Cindy Shanahan
United Kingdom

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.. Thank you for teaching us to be humble and to respect others . Rest In Peace. God keep Blessing our spiritual leaders .
Love ❤️ Nubia & Graham

Nubia &Graham Gonzalez
London United Kingdom

Special memories of seeing Pope Francis in Croke Park and the Phoenix Park. He was a wonderful devout and humble Man and an inspiration to us All. May He Rest in Peace.

Ken Waller
Dublin

May our good Lord reward your servitude for eternity. In Christ’s name Amen.

Susan Lindsay
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord, let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen

Louise Trower
United Kingdom

My heart is profoundly inspired by the timeless legacy of our revered Francis. May the angels in heaven celebrate his remarkable spirit in paradise.

Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen 🙏

We will miss you and we Love you Pope Francis. 🥰

Maribel Fricke
San Diego

Rest in, heavenly Peace Pope Francis.. We love you and miss you holly father.
Rest in the arms of our Lord Almighty 🙏🙏🙏

Maji Job
Sultanate of Oman

Thank you for your service and leading change in our church. And for standing up for the people and pushing boundaries to make the right calls. Say hello to Nana and Poppa who will I'm sure attend your next service in heaven.

Sam and Ashleigh Shepherd
New Zealand

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
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.