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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May dear Pope Francis soul rest in peace. Thank God for your life of love peace and tolerance which was a blessing to the world. Amen

ADEOLA OWODUNNI

NIGERIA

Thank you Pope Francis for your words of wisdom and hope and your example of humility and love for all.

Camille Sankey

Littleton, CO

May the ministries to the poor begun by the late Holy Father ,Pope Francis be continued in his memory. ".... I was a stranger and you welcomed me..."
Matthew 25

Peter and Joan Dube

Westbrook, Maine

Thank You for your compassion for the needy. Please continue to ask for help for the needy and for peace.

Jerry Armstrong

Bradenton,FL 34209

POPE FRANCIS (R.I.P.)
THE FIRST POPE IN U.S. CONGRESS
THE POPE WAS A GREAT MAN FOR THE SPREAD OF ROMAN CATHOLICISM ALL OVER THE WORLD .

NOEL SEXTON

CLEARWATER ,FLORIDA U.S.A.

Pope Francis was a quiet, reserved man who lived up to the title of Pontiff. We were Blessed to have him as Our Pope for 12 years. God needed him more than we do. I pray for him everyday. All I can do is pray that our next Pope will be as generous as Pope Francis.

Kelly Barrios

Harvey

Rest in peace, pope Francis, You left us your example of love and respect for everyone.. Pray for all my family and for me. I will always pray for you. Please bless us from now on and forever. descansa en paz santo papá, Francisco. El cielo está de fiesta. Gracias por tus enseñanzas y por dejarnos un maravilloso legado de Esperanza, amor y paz..

Jeanette Cortes Arellano

Marshall Virginia

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Lawrence Sari

Hyattsville, MD

The people's Pope....especially young people...God Bless 🙏

Vincent Limoli

Davie

It's a sadder world when losing a true servant of God 😢🙏

Vincent Limoli

Davie

Descansa en Su eterna paz, Papa Francisco. Your love, your words, your actions and your life as a whole will never be forgotten. Gracias!

DOLLIE Brown

Vieques, PR

May the Pope rest in peace and another great on succeed him.
God bless all people!

Thomas Tazanu

Washington

My prayers and condolences. May Pope Francis' memory be a blessing.

Timothy Westfall

Michigan

May Pope Francis rest in peace.

Maryanne Martinez

San Antonio

I am thankful to God for sharing Pope Francis with us. He was truly a breath of fresh air, bringing Catholics back to the church and showing uthe world what and who is really important in life! I pray that the Conclave will be moved by the Holy Spirit to elect somone that can follow in his foot steps in being the People's Pope!
Rest in peace Pope Francis in the light of God's face!!

Carol Low, Clinton, MD

Carol Low

Clinton

Dear Papa Francis, thank you for everything you have given the world and given me. You are a shining example of commitment, dedication, and honor. Rest well and be happy, we will not forget you and your words and deeds. Perhaps you will meet my Dad, I loved him very much and it brings me comfort that perhaps you may meet. Thank you again. Anna

Anna G

Spain

May the Angel's and Saints guide your Soul to our Heavenly home with our Risen Lord. 🙌

Aurora Rodriguez

Fort Worth, Texas 76179

Thank you Pope Francis for your 13 years of service to our world. Rest in peace. Please pray for the next pope. Please pray for my family, our youth, our families, our world and me.

Ada Gonzalez

Appleton, WI

With our love and prayers for your service to the Church of God and His holy people, may you now find eternal rest, peace, and joy in His eternal presence.
Con tanti amore e preghieri. Deacon Vincent and Carol Laurato

Deacon Vincent and Carol Laurato

Bronx

Rest in peace dear Pope Francis
We love you so much. You were humble , friendly and simple. You are now in heaven and no.more pain at all. Thank you for visiting Philippines.

Belen Mangahas

Toronto, Ontario

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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