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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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

May the soul Of Pope Francis continue to rest in peace. May the good Lord meet him and guide him into His kingdom Amen

Vivienne Edozie

Thank-you Holy Father for your message of love, mercy, and grace for the sinners and the poorest among us! May you rest in peace!

Marcella Edwards-Burden

Port Republic MD

Pope Francis-Thank you for being our faithful shepherd and for your special concern for the vulnerable. The way in which you modeled humility and simplicity even in the face of quiet suffering has touched us. May you now rest peacefully in the bosom of our Heavenly Father for all of Eternity. ~Tya-Mae Julien, Richardson, Texas USA

Tya-Mae JULIEN

RICHARDSON, TX USA

I mourn for the passing of this great pontiff. A big loss for this grieving world. May his soul rest in peace.

Alvin Balinas

Sorry I didn't get a chance to know you better. Enjoy the reward you earned!

Francis Borrelli

West Grove

Rest in peace Pope Francis please continue to watch over and guide us from above God bless and keep you amen.

Michelle Kaplan

Belle Plaine

In my prayers. Padre Francis is at peace for he has obtained what we cannot obtain on this earthly rhelm, he has seen the face of God.
Mary Hogan
LAOH Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Holy Rosary Parish, Staten Island, NY

Mary Hogan

Staten Island, ny

We are ever so grateful for your kindness and presence in our world. You brought Jesus Christ to humanity in a time of great need. Thank you for being here for us guiding us to the light.

Suzanne Kelley

Arlington

May God reward you for all the great things you have done!

Tom Mattus

BOISE

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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