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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I am deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis. Our loss is of much more than one person.
The Ignatian Solidarity Network, in an email to supporters, captured in two sentences what His Holiness meant to so many, Catholic and non-Catholic alike:
"Throughout his twelve-year pontificate, Pope Francis invited the Church to live a prophetic Gospel vision. Through his words and deeds, he challenged us all to defend and promote the inherent dignity of all God’s creation, both people and planet."
A prophetic Gospel vision culminating in his Prayer of Hope in this Jubilee Year. Anticipatory, active respect for the "inherent dignity of all God's creation, both people and planet." Francis regularly "defended and promoted" this belief and value to a world seemingly and increasingly devaluing its people and the planet.
I prayed for Francis's recovery, and now I pray in thanksgiving for his lifetime and for his eternal rest.

Michael Koempel

Takoma Park, MD 20912

Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Deborah Forczek

Alexandria, VA

I will miss you. May the Lord place his hand on yours.

Marilyn Monaco Mariani

Frankfort. NY 13340 USA

God bless you Pope Francis for your devotion to God and to his flock.

Ernie Manzie

Spokane, WA

Rest In Peace in the arms of our beloved Lord Jesus Christ. You were a true father to your flock, much like Pope St. John Paul II.

Christine Bugarin

Shelby Township, Michigan USA

Thank you for your teaching, Humility, and Love. May you rest in peace with our Lord

Elisa sukenick

Lacey

May Pope Francis Rest in Peace and be with the Lord in heaven. He was a “Pope of the People and will be greatly missed.

Barbara Walsh

Clinton Corners, New York 10514

Rest in peace, my dear Pope. Your work is finished.

Donnie Tulbah

Bellaire, Tx.

Prayers for you and all the holy souls in purgatory.

Mary Jo Daugherty

South Carolina

May you rest in peace Pope Francis.

Susan Finn

Canada

We love you always! Prayers and thank you to you! May your soul rest in peace!

Consuelo R. Alvarado Alvarado

Alice, Texas. 77332

Querido Papa:
Su humildad, su carino y su acceptacion de todos los hijos de Dios habrio muchas puertas de la Iglesia
y muchos corazones de su gente.
Que Dios lo bendiga por su amor y servicio a La Iglesia Catolica y a todas las creaturas del Senor.
Descanse en pas, Francisco, sirviente extraordinario de Dios.

ESTHER PICAZO

SAN LEANDRO CA, USA

To Our Dear Pope Francis,
We shall miss your wonderful smile and joyful presence among us, while always being grateful for your peaceful spirit, as well as your constant concern for the welfare of those most vulnerable. May your life of holiness remain steadfast within our hearts as followers of Christ, showering forth a beacon of light, hope, joy and love to each of us here below. Rest now in God's everlasting peace with His Saints and Angels above ... Well done, good and faithful servant!
Carol S. Lombardo

Carol S Lombardo

Aiken, S.C.

Pope Francis truly struck a chord in the hearts of people throughout the world. His journey was truly remarkable, and his actions were "Christ-like" in a way that made us sit up and take notice. He was very much the right pope for our modern world, and he made me feel very blessed to be a Catholic.

Sheila Overton

20906

RIP Holy Father Francis. You were a Pope for the people. Your compassion and care for the less fortunate will be missed.

Florence Pratt

Thank You, Pope Francis for ongoing Ministries that you did, in Shepherding your Holy Catholic Church here on Earth, and God's Blessings, Happiness and Peace be with you in Heaven.

Raymond Pettit

Round Rock, Texas

Holy Father, look kindly on the life and work of your humble servant Francis, a shepherd to the Church in a time filled with tribulation. May his life leave an enduring mark on us so that we may strive to live with more faith and zeal than ever before. May he, the successor of St.Peter, be received into the kingdom and join the Church Triumphant at your table.

Owen Halbrook

Washington D.C.

So blessed that You’re Home with the Lord! No more pain and sufferings! You will be missed, but now you’re in the best place! Please continue praying for us here in the real World!

Lufe Barcenas

Woodland Hills, CA, USA

I want to thank Pope Francis for his bringing us into the 21st Century.

Rita Daly

Ridgefield

Thank you Pope Francis for all your Hard Work through out these pass 12 years. Watching you on Easter Sunday I know you wanted to be with everyone on Sunday. You fought right to the end for all us. May you Rest in Peace. Pope Francis.

Gulsah George

Rochester NY 14609

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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