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 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

Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis oh Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace, Amen.

Matthew Ortega

United States

Rest in peace Pope Francis you were a wonderful man and you welcomed everyone no matter what religion they were into the church you will be sadly missed 💜🇮🇪🇮🇪

Damien and Marion Byrne

Dublin

Rest in the Glory of our Lord and Mother Mary.
Thank you for your blessings to humanity and the World.

Eva Ortega

Bronx, NY

We deeply appreciate your devotion to the Church and the faithful, especially to those in the womb waiting to be born. Regretfully and prayerfully, Robert and Cynthia Flynn, Plymouth, MA, USA

Robert Flynn

Plymouth

We have been so blessed by you Pope Francis...you are a sparkling testimony of a life well lived like our dear savior Jesus.

Kathryn Osborne

Hot Sulphur Springs

Papa rest in peace, you are now with God and we will miss you♥️🙏

Nancy [email protected]

Kissimmee, Fl

Thank you Pope Francis for shepherding us the last 12 yrs...especially during covid... .God bless you and rest easy 😄

Gary Sansone

New castle

Rest in peace Pope Francis and thank you for all you did for everyone. Also say hello to POPE JOHN PAUL 2nd, as I'm also full bloodied POLISH. My father was a Muskwinsky and my mother was Jankowski, can't be any more polish than that.

Linda West, Pasadena Texas

Linda West

Pasadena

Rest with the Angels...

Anthony Maniscola

New Hope, PA 18938

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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