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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He is truly an angel sent to by God!

Diane Simon-queen

Washington

Dearest Pope Francis, Thank you for being a Beacon of Love for all of us, for being true to the teachings of Christ, for being unafraid to speak out about Christian beliefs without regard to whether it would ruffle a few feathers, for your deep love of our dear Mary, for praying for us in sincerity and humble supplication. I converted to Catholicism 3 years ago for many reasons. One of them was my admiration and love for you. God Bless you and bring you into His heavenly kingdom 🙏💕

Catherine Posey

Nashville, TN

THANK YOU, POPE FRANCIS! Your extraordinary humility, your vision of our Catholic Church, your undying love for my brothers and sisters around the world, and your open invitation to meet Jesus provide the much-needed HOPE I embrace every moment of my life.

JUANA Aguon

Barrigada

Prayers for Pope Francis and thanksgiving for all he did for all people . May he rest in peace in the arms of our Blessed Mother and Jesus.

Sandra S Carlisle

Alice , Texas United States

May God have mercy on the soul of Pope Francis.

Anita Skorka

USA

May Francis enter his Father’s home; he who was a good and faithful servant🙏

Judy Monte

Baton Rouge, LA.

Rest In Peace Pope Francis! 🙏
Thank you for all the years of service to our Holy Catholic church! 🙏
May God have Mercy on your Soul! 🙏

Peter Schlenk

Anchorage, AK

May you rest in peace Pope Francis, please say hello to Pope John Paul 2nd, for me as I'm full bloodied POLISH, also.

Linda West

Pasadena

Thank you Pope Francis for your wisdom, joy, and kindness. You have been a wonderful inspiration as my family and I came into the Catholic Church several years ago and we feel blessed to have learned so much from you. May you rest in peace.

Lauren Schauf

Silver Spring, MD

I was blessed to participate at the Pope's visit to the Basilica in 2015 and attended his mass there. Such a compassionate and empathic holy man. He made be proud to be Catholic. May he rest in eternal Peace.

Anna Mae Brown Comment & Family

Anna Mae Brown Comment

Florida

Rest in Peace Pope Francis. You will be missed.

Gail McGinnis

Maryland

Loving,kind and truthful to his shepherds, we honor you now and forever in our prayers. Rest now dear Francis for heaven has opened its gates…….

Jemille KEARNEY

S.Abington twp. Pa USA

Thank you for your leadership, spirituality and inspiration. May God bless you and bring you to His side.

Suzanne Waple

Gainesville, VA

Rest in Peace Pope Francis, you will be missed & remembered ❤️

Linda Piccotti-Giglio

Old Forge, PA

God Bless you Pope Francis, eternal rest may God grant you- please remember Joey , Mom and me in your prayers, say hello to my dad , momom, popop , nana , popop and aunt mary and uncle bobby in heaven

Valerie Carrozzino

Havertown,PA

Rest in peace Holy Father.

Vickie Reinhardt

Sparks Nevada USA

God Bless our world. We need hope and prayers. Pope Francis will be missed and remembered 🙏🏻

Annmarie Ennis

Center Moriches NY

May you rest in peace. God bless your soul. Thank you for spreading the Gospel of our Lord Jesus. And for touching the hearts of many people. You will be missed, loved and remembered forever for the many good deeds you did for the people you loved and prayed around the world.

Ruben David

Philadelphia

Heaven has a new Angel. Rest in Peace, Holy Father.

Maxine S Dammon

Slidell, Louisiana, USA

Rest in peace papa

Emma Lokosu

865 21st Apt 2 NE Washington DC 20002

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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