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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Rest in PEACE

Richard Arthurs

Myrtle Beach, SC. 29572

Blessed to see you Pope Francis during
the canonization of St John Paul II. Rest In Heaven 🙏🙏🙏

Lolita Sanchez

Arlington, Virginia USA

May God hold Pope Francis and keep him in the palm of his hand. He was a special Pope and one that definitely made a difference. He was kind and caring and touched the lives of so many. He didn’t judge but accepted us for our uniqueness. I remember when he made a visit in 2015 and I remember the impact he made on the people in my area. He introduced me to Mary the Undoer of Knots and I keep that prayer close. I say the prayer and remember his time when he visited. He brought love to us all. He will be in my prayers and I hope he continues to pray for us here on earth. Thank you Pope Francis. You are a true blessing.

Mary Ann R

USA

Our Lord God of hosts keep POPE FRANCIS CLOSE...... GOD BE WITH OUR POPE FRANCIS ALWAYS HE'S SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN....☮️✝️❣️❣️❣️

James Kohler

MALONE NEW YORK 12953

May God grant you peace for the many blessings you have given to people worldwide.

Irene Briggs

Silver Spring, MD 20906

Papa Francis:

Rest in perfect peace.

R MENSAH

FALLS CHURCH

May our Pope Francis be with our Good Shepard, our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Ana Lastra

West New York

I admire Pope Frances. He's helped a lot of people.

Chris Wertz

Altoona

Rest In Peace

Jeremy Long

Adelphi, MD.

Thank you for your true dedication to our Lord and in leading his flock. May you rest in peace in the glory of our Lord.

Janice Mousseau

Blythe, GA, USA

Dear Pope Francis,
thank you for being such a beacon of hope and an example of humility, civility, kindness and compassion. Your love of the poor and those who have health struggles inspires me always to be a better person. Please keep me in your prayers and send me strength and determination of purpose as I continue in a journey to honor your legacy.

Janet Serwint

Glen Arm

God Bless you Pope Francis. The world was a better place with you in it. You will be truly missed. May you rest in peace.

Kathleen Thorne

Larchmont, N.Y.

Dios lo bendiga

Teresita Guerrero

National City, CA - USA

Pope Francis was a great inspiration for us and an example of a true and loving shepherd. I will always remember his humility and true love for the marginalized among us. May he rest in eternal peace with our Lord and Savior.

Carmelita Tucker

Fairfax, VA

Holy Father,
Thank you for your time here with us. You will be greatly missed.

Jeannine S

United States

May his soul rest in peace; God's mercy on him.

Isabelle Buchanan

Kensington Md

During my 84+ years, Pope Francis was the 7th Pontiff to be Christ's Vicar here on earth.
He was four years my senior, though December 17th is the date each came to birth.
I believe he prayed God's will for all, while all our perceptions might not match. . .
May the differences be lifted to Our Lord: to correct, re-frame, or 'patch.'
He was our 'Papa' for 12 years; many wondered at his 'ways;' ~
while God alone is Master of . . . each life's allotment of its days.
His last day here was a testament ~ Faith flowing through his words and hands. . .
though what he did and said were restrained, he was forging loving 'bands!'
The world awoke to a shock Monday, second morn of the Easter Octave. . .
Pope Francis suffered a stroke in the night ~ and his life ~ no one could 'save.'
So, now we lift our prayers that he. . . will, in heaven, Rest In Peace.
We trust that Jesus, in loving care, shares Mercy that will never cease.
Then, Pope Francis, from his 'place up there' ~ can pray for the needy and the poor ~
begging The Lord to send blessings 'down' ~ and ease their struggles as never before!
May we all be better for sharing this time ~ praying fervently ~ in prose or in rhyme!

Mary Kay Woodward

Rialto

You will always be remembered. And have a special place in our hearts.

Jenny Ayala

Thank you for all your prayers to our Father.May you continue to guide and protect us in our journey in this world.Thank you for showing us what truly matters in our borrowed time.
Rest in peace our Pope Francis.

B Samson

Washington DC

May he rest in peace.

John Mannion

Clermont Florida

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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