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 for your blessings and remember us left on earth.

Suzanne Gray

Silver spring md

May God reward you. May you rest in eternal peace.

Penny Visconti

Loudon, TN

You are home with your Blessed Lord and His Beloved Mother! Thank you so much for your beautiful witness to love.

Lori Ott

Oak Creek, WI

My deepest condolences.
We give thanks to God for having given our dear Pope Francis. He will be truly missed😓

Tina Baltadjian

Toronto Canada

I wept tears of joy twelve years ago when the Holy Spirit chose you as our new Papa. I cried tears full of hope when I heard you chose the name Francis. You lived up to his example and became an even greater witness of Jesus with us throughout your years as our Shepherd. I thank you smiling through my tears hearing our Father welcoming home His good and faithful servant, Pope Francis. Pray for us,as we pray for you.

Cathy Grave de Peralta

South Carolina

You were a wonderful pope who tried to meld peoples differences to make crane in the world

Jan Matousek

Wisconsin

Well done thy faithful servant Pope Francis! May you now rest in the arms of Jesus, your work here on earth now done. From your grateful members of your flock, The Michael Kolisz Family

Barbara Kolisz

Crown Point IN

May Our Dear Lord hold you in the palm of His Hand. Thank you for being Jesus for us in these difficult times. Thank God for your pontificate.

Concetta Raymond

Marlboro, New Jersey USA

I hope that many will follow his footsteps. Que Dios lo tenga en su gloria.

Silda Mason

Albuquerque, NM

Pope Francis, you have been a source of comfort and joy to my life. You will be missed. I pray that the Lord may grant you a safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at last. Requiescat in pace.

Tanner Brady

Annapolis, Maryland

Beloved Pope Francis,
You have taught us so much through your writings, your leadership, your compassion and your devotion to God. You help us to feel ever closer to Jesus, Mother Mary, the Holy Spirit, angels, and saints. The most important thing you have taught me is to never give up and to always have Hope. Thank you. May God's peaceful comfort be with you forever and may you always know how much we love and respect you.

Catherine Browning

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States of America

Long live Pope St. Francis.

Raveen Rahulan

Toronto ON

God bless Pope Francis. A good, humble, righteous pontiff. He was a spiritual leader we all looked up to. I know he is with Jesus already.

Joan Piersa

New Milford

Grant eternal rest unto your servant oh lord.

Jaden Lively

Lindale, Texas

Your simple style conveyed deep and sincere love to all.
Till we see you again in heaven!

Kuang-Hua Lin

Beltsville, Maryland, USA

My heart is so heavy, Papa. I know you are resting in God’s loving arms. Thank you for your prayerful loving leadership.

Ann Deegan

Silver Spring

May God continue to bless the work you started Pope Francis. I have been praying for you & your mission on Earth. I admired your humble approach to being Pope. You are loved & will be sorely missed. May you rest in peace. God Bless You & your service. Amen & Selah.

Carolyn Kephart

Oakland Park, Florida USA

May the Angels carry you home to Paradise. Rest in Peace Papa Francisco.

Eugene Tristan

Waxahachie Texas, USA

You will be sorely missed. The love and support you’ve shown the world will last forever. May you rest in eternal peace.

Laetitia Castro

Ocala, FL

Pope Francis lived and died loving people!

Jeremiah Nyambinya

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.

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