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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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So very grateful for Pope Francis' urging us to Care for Our Common Home. May the Laudato Si movement and various other groups like the Catholic Climate Covenant it inspired continue to grow and flourish. Pope Francis leaves a living green legacy.

MARY Elizabeth Kenel
WASHINGTON, DC

Rest in Peace.

Thurman and Esther Mattingly
Centerville

Eternal rest grant unto your Servant of God, Pope Francis and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace ➕ May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. AMEN ➕

JOSEPH STANKAVAGE
Washington, DC USA

Thank you, Pope Francis! Your 2015 visit brought together Chinese Catholics in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and beyond. Your message of mercy and love had touched many all over the world. May you rest in God's peace!

Carolyn Ng
Greenbelt, MD

Neve met Pope Francis in person but always feel his grace. Thank you for all what you did and what you do in heaven. Rest in peace Pope Francis. God bless.

RAFAEL PALMAIRA
POTOMAC, MD

May eternal rest and heavenly peace be granted to Pope Francis, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.

Phyllis Swenson
Virginia

May Pope Francis rest in peace!

Helen Trepanier
Richfield

Thank you for your service and shepherding of Jesus’s flock. Although, often misunderstood, you never wavered in your fidelity to God. May your soul be reposed in Heaven! Amen.

Jim Prombo
Illinois

Rest in peace Pope Francis!

Sarah Salai
Hyattsville, MD

Rest in Peace Papa Giorgio.
We will miss you.

Michael DePaul
Arlington

May our beloved Pope Francisco rest in peace. He made history in our Catholic Church with love, kindness and compassion.

Ana Faria
Miami, FL

May Our Holy Father Rest in Peace. I am blessed that I was able to go to World Youth Day in 2019 in Panama City, Panama. I was able to be in his presence and experience his blessings. May his soul rest in peace.

Marie Barnes
Watsonville, California, United Staes of America

Beloved, we will set our sails for Joy on the shores of responsibility. For we belong to Jesus, as rain belongs to the pregnant clouds and to the Olive trees alike, we belong, for they have been scorched by the enemies vengeance.

Thank you for walking with us, holding us, dancing with us, laughing with us, suffering with us and most importantly serving Christ for us.

Luke 1:28

With sincerity!

Your friend and disciple and brother and child forever,

Love,

Peter

Peter D.Y. Hills
USA

Dear Holy Father Francis, your loss is being deeply grieved by your “parishioners” here on earth! Your “sheep” are huddled together, praying that our next Good Shepherd will be as holy and loving and Christ-like as you! You were Jesus here on earth for all of us and the fragrant scent of your spirit of love will remain behind on your sheep always in memory of you! Love never dies! May you now be at rest in great peace, joy and love with Our Lord, His Holy Family and all the saints and angels of Heaven! Though earth has not declared it yet, we know you are already “Pope St. Francis” in Heaven! We love you and pray that our lives will become a living memorial to you as we share the love and mercy for each other that you taught us to share through your own words and actions with so many throughout the world! God bless you, dear Holy Father, for all you have given to the world and may He bless our Church here on earth with a holy and worthy successor to you!
🙏🏻🩷👼💒🌎🕊🌸🦋🌼😘

Jeanne McElwee
NJ, USA

May the Lord Jesus and his angels keep you !
Thank you for all you professed as our Pope, for caring for the poor and the marginal and your blessed wisdom. I will always remember you and keep you in my prayers.
Blessings to you!
Carol L

Carol Leffler
Mechanicville

I cried so much when I heard the news of your transition.Since you took office as the Pope in 2013,I had your photo on my night stand because,I knew you would be praying for me too.
May you repose in God's Hands always.
Thank you for being a good example of simplicity,humility,and forgiveness.
With for the Peace Profound!
Josephine Foly,

jOSEPHINE FolyI
New Carrollton

May the repose of the beautiful soul of Pope Francis be welcomed into eternal paradise to join the Church Triumphant. Thank you for all your service to holy Mother Church and teaching and guiding its people with love, patience, and support. May you watch over the Church Militant as we continue our pilgrim journey of fighting the good fight. Rest in God’s peace.

Kenneth Quinn
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

You are beloved by so many,thank you for being a wonderful Pope and being a shining example to so many. Your kindness and compassion will be long remembered. Rest in peace Pope Francis.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Mary Rllen Baldwin
USA

May our Lord and savior Jesus Christ enfold you in His most sacred heart and may our blessed Mother Mary keep you in her most immaculate heart as you rest in the peace of our Heavenly Father. Amen.

Jerry Broccoli
USA

You were a shining light for the Catholic Church. Rest in peace. Thank you for all your work for the church militant here on Earth.

Paul Hanna
Covington, VA
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.