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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A life well spent, now comes rest.
The Purser Family
Ireland, California and Lima, Peru

Edith Mary Purser-Kichukoff

Discovery Bay, California, USA

May you enjoy eternal life in God's embrace.

Marie Tocci

Flushing, NY

Thank you Papa, we all miss you so much.

Catherine Harris

Maryland

rest in peace papa

diane ravenda

woodbury

May his beautiful soul have eternal peace as he makes his final blessed journey home. The world was a better place for having him.

Maureen McCormack Durso

Naples, FL

May Pope Francis rest in peace. He revolutionized the church and dealt with issues others shy away.
May the incoming Pope continue in his direction.

Teresita velleman

Washington

We pray for the repose of the soul of our Holy Father Pope Francis and that we will all be instruments of his peace just as he was while serving to carry out St. Peter's blessed mission. He set a fine example for the Church in Latin America and other parts of the world for many years to come. It was very sad to hear of his passing right after such an uplifting Easter celebration. Especially since I have recently lost several of my own family members. Let's hope that his going up to the Father will help us to find a new path towards life-promoting endeavors for all of God's creatures.

Mary Sanabria

Washington, D.C.

Pope Francis transformed the catholic church with his simple gestures of humility and compassion. As a true disciple of Jesus he spoke up for the most vulnerable and marginalized individuals within our society. I am proud of your Papacy and I'm truly sorry that we have lost a formidable leader during some of the most unprecedented times but as "pilgrims of Hope", I'm reminded that we will be okay. Thank you Pope Francis for everything you did for our church and know that your legacy will live on! Pray for us from above as we pray for you. We will miss you, until we meet again!

Mayra Santos

High Point, NC

I offer my prays for the beloved soul of Pope Francis that he will be granted eternal rest and the perpetual light will eternally shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen

Yvonne Comeaux

Fairfax

Rest in Peace Holy Father....

You will continue to be a guiding light for us on earth still. Until we meet again.

Mary Blaies

Belleville

The world lost greatly with your passing.

Judith Coleman

Apopka, FL

Liebe Papa ,
Danke für alles das du hast von uns gemacht .
Wir zum Gott bitten für dich eine ewige Ruhe .
Danke für alles .
Erinnern Sie 💞💞um uns beten .Wir versprechen für dich altäglich beten.
Sebastian.

Sebastiane Kamya

Masaka D.C

Losing St Francis who I considered my Papa, was like reliving the loss of my parents. The ain I see in the face of Cardinal Dolan is deep and sincere and I feel his loss. Pope Francis had given me hope , hope that the world would become a loving and fair home for all He was our Shepherd. I feel the hurt morevtan I imagined.
Now Archbishop Dolan, you are my Papa…whether as Pope of our Church ., or Cardinal of or New York, we need you leadership and positivity. We are all praying for you . God bless you. Know that your Parishioners are here to support and love and appreciate you.
A sincere thank you also for the support and love you have given my siste4 and brother in law during their painful journey I hope they make it to yout Mass as planned. Take care of yourself!

Marilynn B Jones

Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

We love you, Santo Padre, but God loves you more. You have run the race, you have fought the good fight, and you have kept the faith. Rest in the peace of heaven, with our risen Lord, Papa Francesco.

Agustina Veny

Indonesia

From a non-religious, a message of condolences, and a thank you, for the warm message of love and unity spread by you, and for giving me hope on the christian institution. Thank you for all the ones you touched with your wise words, I shall think of you and remember your teachings all my life while reflecting on itself.
We will miss you, our humble man, a lover of all life itself , on a world full of lust, pain and suffering.
I hope that someday we can all see the world as kindly you saw it.
Tomás

Tomás Sandão

Porto, Portugal

Our dear Pope Francis will always be remembered for his dedicated service to God and people all over the world. His kindness and compassion stood out for all to see! Thank you, Pope Francis.....may he rest in peace, and please pray for all of us here on earth!

Madelyn Mathias

Stuart, Florida

Thank you for your guidance and encouragement.

Cyndy Elasigue

Whitby, Ontario, Canada

What a wonderful gift to us all,rest in peace

Bernard Nutwell

Bedford PA 15522

Eternal light shine upon Pope Francis.

Francisco Fabic

Tampa, FL

On belhalf of the hassan family we extend our condolences on the passing of pope Francis a pope of the people we unite our selves with the bishops of the United state in prayer along with the prayers o the universal church may the risen lord grants him an eternal peace almighty father may your angels lead him to the heavens and be with you always

Khaled Hassan

New York

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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