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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Papa Francisco,
May you rest peacefully in the loving embrace of our Lord and Blessed Mother. Your spirit of "todos, todos, todos" is such an inspiration, I pray I may continue to live out your charism. Thank you for being God's voice, hands and feet while on Earth.

Barbara Henry

DAVIDSONVILLE

HEAVEN IS HAPPY !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ann McCulloch

Lansing, MI

Much appreciation for all the years of service and support to all people no matter their status! You will be greatly missed! Prayers sent up🙏🏼🙏🏼

Paula Dozier

United States

Thank you Heavenly Father for your servant Pope Francis. Rest in peace Pope Francis.

Billy & Lynn Moore

Oxford

Thank you for making the world a better place. Rest in the Lord.

Christina Huszcza

Manassas, VA 20112

Pope Francis you were a wonderful Pope, priest and bishop. Thank you for your years of serice to the Catholic church.

Mary Margaret (Margee) Marsot

Canton, Mo.

Thank you for propagating the message of the Gospel of Christ throughout the world as a supreme shepherd that Christ bestowed on you through the succession of Saint Peter among the faithful that you cared for in great humility, charity, and love!

Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei.
Requiescat in pace.
Amen.

Ethan Santos

Florida

RIP Pope Francis. Thank you for being the face of Jesus to all you met in person or in prayer.

K.C. Tallon

Havertown, Pa. 19083

May you rejoice with love, peace and happiness, with our Lord Almighty in Heaven, with all the angels and saints. Thank you for your devoted service to the Human Race and our Mother Earth. We miss you, and look forward to the day when we will see you again in blessed harmony.

Brigid Hardy

Upminster, Essex England

Le Bon Pasteur, Pope Francis, you've really fought the good fight, you've finished the race, you've kept the Faith and spread it. The Crown of righteousness is laid up for you which the righteous Judge, JESUS, Himself will award to you and all who merit it. Peace be with your soul, Pastor Francis. Rember us your sheep, when in Paradise 🙏

Doamekpor Alberta Adzo

Bezons, France

May Pope Francis REST IN PEACE.

MAI LE

Germantown, Maryland, USA

May He Rest In Eternal Peace.

Linda McBride

Chicago Illinois

May your faithful servant and devout servant be received into the arms of Our Blessed Mother and her Son.

Donna

Donna Rees Gerstner

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

I pray for the repose if the soul of Our late Holy Father Pope Francis. May Our Lady and the angels come to meet him to take him home to his heavenly rest. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Anen

Angharad Samuel

Canada

May you now rest in peace, Pope Francisco, and be a shining light for those of us here on earth. God Bless.

Karen Duvall

Tehachapi, CA

Thank you, Pope Francis for helping so many. You will be greatly missed. May the angels lead you home to the Father.

Theresa Kimes

LA CROSSE

Thank you Pope Francis for showing the world what is important. God bless you. You are magnificent

Therese Lewis

United States

Deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis. Rest in Peace Pope Francis ❤️

Bernadette Jones

Dublin, Ireland

Many grateful thanks and blessings from above dear Pope Francis for promoting world peace and bringing us together to help the needy, the poor, the sick, and the marginalized. May God welcome you with open arms into His heavenly kingdom 🙂

Jan Birney

Solon

May God have mercy on the soul of Pope Francis

James Mezick

United States

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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