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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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

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

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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