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, for your dedication and pastoral services to the flock of Jesus Christ, especially for your heart for the marginalized, I didn't always agree with some policies,but did and do pray for mercy, for your soul's sweet repose in heaven with our Lord and Savior, Our Blessed Mother Mary, St. Joseph and the Choir of Angels and Saints. You brought many to the faith, May your soul rest in peace.

Elizabeth Jaren

PLEASANTON CA

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Thank you for the life saving words and deeds shared to the people in this world.
Rest in Peace and may the Lord welcome you as you enter to the gate of heaven and be with His kingdom in Jesus Name . Amen.🙏

Marissa E Tan

Philippines

Thank you Pope Francis for your decades of devotion to the Catholic Church. God is welcoming you with open arms. Rest in peace.

William Banaszak

Indianapolis,Indiana

Thank you for your kindness, grace and love. May you rest in peace and in the light of God.

Maureen McCarthy

Wappingers falls, NY

May perpetual light shine upon him.

LaRonna Harris

Greensboro, NC

Our beloved and loving Holy Father,
I am very sad and will miss you very much but I truly believe Jesus Welcomed you into His Kingdom where there is no more pain and sufferings. Please pray for me, Selma, Melissa, Melita for good Health, Peace and that we will live good lives and die happy death. Good bye Holy Father...until we meet in Heaven's abode.

Noreen DSouza

Silver Spring, MD 20904

Dear Pope Francis,

How privileged I was to be living during the twelve years of your Papacy. You were wonderful. Your love for the poor helped me see how much God loves the poor and how we should care for them. Pray for me as I pray for you.
Love, Chris de Uriarte

Christine de Uriarte

Wrightsville, PA

My prayers thoughts & love are with ALL in this time of celebration of life & God Bless ALL. Hearts always

John & darlene Williams

We offer the following:
O God, immortal shepherd of souls, look on your people's prayers and grant that your servant Pope Francis, who presided over your Church in charity, may, with the flock entrusted to his care, receive from your mercy the reward of a faithful steward. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Ignatius Press — The Roman Missal, Prayers for
the Dead - For A Pope

Paul & Lydia Russo

Huntingtown, MD USA

May Pope Francis rest in peace. Thank you for your devotion and beautiful smile.

Maria Lewin

Chelsea, MA USA

Rest in peace Pontiff.

Andre Rack

United States of America

Rest In Peace Holy Father

George Picardi

Boston

Rest in Peace dear Pope Francis. Your exemplary humility and love of all people was and continue to be an example of what Jesus taught his disciples. May we have the courage, faith and love to continue your work until we see you again. We are praying for you- please pray for us.

Dan & Carole Martin

Bonita Springs, Fl

Remember us in The Kingdom of GOD. Rest in Eternal Light Pope Francis. Amen

Gloria Ramirez

Kingsville Tx

Rest in peace.

Diana Dohei

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

May the Good Lord bless and keep you in the Palm of His Hand and under the Mantel of His Protection as you spend Eternity in the presence of God the Father, Jesus Christ our Savior and the Holy Spirit.

Marie Lewis

Moyock North Carolina

Rest in peace Pope Francis! Thank you for leading us! Pray for and continue to watch over the church from heaven😇

Rosemary Futrovsky

United States

We Gonna Miss You Pope Francis . Rest In Peace . Please pray for us Amen

George Punnoose

Singapore

Many Prayers for your many Years Serving Your Congregation of Catholic Members.
Rest In Peace

C. Thomas & Paulalee Dandurand

SAINT ANNE Il 60964

We appreciate Pope Francis leading the

Richard and Mary Guenzel

Laramie, WY USA

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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