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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Our prayers and condolences.

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

Our family love you dearly. Filipinos love you dearly.

Please continue to pray for all of us.

Rowena Bacani

Philippines

May the soul of our dear Holy Father rest safe in the bossom of our Lord and Our Holy Mother.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on him. May he rest in peace.
From the Nzefili family

Marjorie Nzefili

Toronto, Canada

Thank you for being in our lives & thank you for having us in yours. God bless you.

Darlene & john Williams

BARNEGAT nj

May God bless you for being our beacon light.

ANGELA WILSON

WINDSOR MILL, MD

Praying for you.

Jennifer Sola Jennifer Sola

44 Central Ave, North Haven

I will remember you for your humility, and I will try to live my life that way — with humility.

Margaret Strate

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

May you rest in eternal peace Papa Francis.
You did so much for me, l had lost my believe for some years, then you rescued me.
My daughter who is my world loved you and is forever grateful for recognising the LGBTIQ community.
My heart is hurting at present.
We love you and will miss your presence.
You are now home ❤️

Cathy Brennan

Australia

Rest in peace Pope Francis. You have done so much for so many, we will never forget what you have given us and taught us.

Protect and lead us in the way you showed us.

Tina Busick

Iowa

To God be the glory for giving us a living angel in Pope Francis. You were a compassionate, humble, loving servant. Truly God sent us a Pope who brought hope and joy to this fallen world. We love you and will always remember the teachings of how you taught us on how we are to live. Praise be to God.
May you rest in peace Pope Francis.

Annjeannette Black

Catonsville

Rest in peace Pope Francis.

Ron Jacobs

Mc Cook

Thank you Pope Francis for serving all people.
Thank you Pope Francis for bringing justice to us all and diversity.
Thank you Pope Francis for bringing us God's message and fighting for the less fortunate.
Thank you Pope Francis for being the closest person to God here on Earth to us.
Thank you Pope Francis for loving us all and never judging us rather we be rich, poor, black, white, woman, man, gay, or straight.
Thank you Pope Francis for loving us all and Thank you God for accepting Pope Francis into your kingdom.
May Pope Francis prayers live in all of us.
Love you forever and ever Pope Francis ❤️ 💙 💛 ♥️

Sky Johnson

Silver Spring

I pray that Jesus will have Mercy on your soul. May you rest in peace.. God Bless everyone

JUDY EDWARDS

Cameron

Pope Francis, thank you for your great services to Catholic Churches. You are with God now and does not need us to pray for you. Rest in peace!

Laiping Pang Wan

New York

May Pope Francis Rest in Eternal Peace.

Myriam Brignol

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

God bless Pope Francis.

Karen Hicks

Middletown

May eternal light shine upon his soul. Thank you Francis for being the voice of reason.

Margaret and Patrick Mahan

Alexandria

Praying for Pope Francis and all souls who have died. May the Catholic Church be renewed and guided in by a new shepherd in everlasting love, peace, and hope.

Marisa S

USA

Thank you so much for all the love you have given us. May you continue to work for the people here on earth to increase in faith to our Lord and love each other as you loved us. Rest in peace Pope Francis. We love you.

Cynthia Vazquez

We thank you Pope Francis, Lolo Kiko, Papa Francisco for showing us the face of Jesus during your earthly life. We love you.

Nelson L. Carandang

Philippines

Gracias por tu legado Papá Francisco. Has inspirado en mi vivir sabiendo que Dios me ama y quiere que yo siempre su amor y expresa su infinito amor por el mundo que me rodea

Vicky Nogales

Rockville

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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