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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, Pope Francis, for your constant message of love and mercy. May your soul rest in peace with our Lord. Please continue to watch over us and intercede for us. Your papacy was an inspiration to me.

Gail Fromes
Michigan

Thank you dear servant of God, Pope Francis for helping us carry our faith and leading with love and humility. My prayer is that, even when our prayers don't seem to be making a difference, we will keep sowing anyway, trusting the One who brings the rain. Thank you for all the sowing on our behalf
fellow brother in Christ. Eternal rest be granted to your beautiful soul.

Rebecca Gutierrez
Miramar, Fl 33027

Rest in eternal peace dear Pope Francis in God’s loving and merciful arms. Continue to watch over us.

Ruby Rendon
Orange Park, FL

May our Lord God, have mercy on the soul of Pope Francis and I pray for his eternal peace, in Jesus's Glorious Name. Amen.

Kathleen Helbig
Gloucester, VA

Thank you Pope Francis for showing us how to love one another. I pray for your eternal rest.

Jeanette Casey
Camarillo Ca

Keep the light moving forward, you did it! We thank you!

chris allight
United States

Eternal rest for Pope Francis and may his soul rest in peace.
He was truly a very special leader of our Church.

Frank Drobil
Idabel

Heavenly Father I thank you for Pope Francis.
May his soul and the souls of the faithful trough the mercy of God rest in peace
Let Perpetual Light shine on him
May Divine Mercy be with him
Thank you Pope Francis for your love and caring for all Gods people

Dorothy Huffman
Greeley colorado

Pope Francis,
Thank you for being a humble servant of God.
Thank you touching the lives of children, the poor, prisoners and immigrants. I pray that you receive your heavenly reward!

God bless you,
Ann M Nassour

Ann Nassour
Torrance, CA

A long time I had no idea about the faith. I barely knew what prayer was but as I began to draw closer towards the final portions of pope Francis’s servitude , we ended up being on the same page, a shared belief and a common interest.

Colton Adams
Pflugerville

Pope Francis
Rest in Peace
May our Lady usher you into heaven

Tue Herrmann
Springfield

Heavenly Father, please welcome Pope Francis in your loving arms. Grant him eternal peace, joy and happiness with you in paradise.
May the perpetual light shine upon him!
Amen!

Carina, Scott & Sami Wise
Round Rock, Texas

Saint him!

Grace Artz
Woodbridge, Virginia

May Pope Francis be at peace with our Lord and Saviour as he begins his eternal life.

Julie Allenby
Pittsburgh, PA

Thank You Pope Francis for your loving, leadership and support of all living beings and animals. Our Heavenly Father/Jesus now have you with them in heaven.. When it’s my time I look forward to praying with you and our lord for all mankind always. Thank you for your service you’ll be dearly missed… I’ll continue praying for you and all the people of the world.. Thank You Kindly for your loving kindness.. Diane aka Bobbie❤️🙏🌺

Diane McPherson
Henderson, Nevada USA

Thank you for your dedicated service to the Catholic Church. Rest in peace, Pope Francis.

Eileen Sateriale
Methuen, MA

To the family and friends of Pope Francis, as well as all the clergy, nuns and lay people who are mourning his loss,
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteous-ness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. " Amen.

Agnello & Vanessa Mattos
Canada

May God rest Pope Francis soul in Heaven and bless all of us the people in this world to continue his mission bring peace and love to the world.Alleluia .Amen

Hank Madya
Philadelphia,PA USA

Dear Pope of Light & Love, Thank you for your kindness and calm caring spirit. You brought so many wounded people together to try to heal. My prayers will continue for your eternal peace. Your welcome in Heaven must have been pure joy as arms were outstretched. I think I can hear the angels humming a well deserved song. Love, love.

Linda Madeline Beltran
Greensboro NC USA

Pope Francis you inspired me in a way no other pope has. You showed me what it meant to walk in the way of our Lord with mercy , compassion, love, forgiveness and simplicity. We are all God’s children. Thank you for your example. May I one day join you
in heaven with Our Lord and Savior. May God rest your soul.

Casandra Kelly
Orlando, Fl
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.