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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 for all you have given to the world. Your kindness, grace and mercy will forever remain in our hearts. You are and will forever be the people’s Pope. God bless you and rest in peace

Altia Harris
NC

On behalf of myself, as Pastor, and all of the parishioners of the Church of St. Katharine Drexel,
Ramsey, Minnesota, prayers are offered for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Prayers as
well in thanksgiving to God for having called him to be our Holy Father, and Pastor of the Universal Church.
His example of faith, commitment to justice, and deep love for the Church will live on. May he rest
in God's everlasting peace and love!

Father Paul Jaroszeski
Ramsey

El Papa Francisco - you changed my life. Thank you for being a shepherd that smelt of sheep. I thank God for your life and your ministry. And I hope I get to see you again on the other side of eternity. May you rest in peace and rise in glory. Godspeed +

Shilpa Hatley
Columbia, MO, USA

may he rest in peace!

VINCENT ZECCA
Centereach, NY United States

I followed you from the beginning. Your intellect,happiness,honor to God and the care of people and their problems. I saw a picture that you had with a great looking dog and he was so happy to see you.
I also felt your political problems from not only personsonal view but from a worldly and spiritual view. That perspective helped many people.

I also met Pope John when he came to Chicago and to me he also had a loving grace about him;just like you. I will miss you but Heaven will be shing on you. Thank You very much as you helped many.

Linda Powless
Marion Il,USA

God bless and hold you in His loving arms always. Thank you so much for all your years of loving service.

Roberta Kayser
Greenbelt

I hope to one day to meet you in heaven. You have always made me feel so loved by the Lord. You are a good and faithful servant of the Lord. I pray you are resting in the Fathers arms. I will Miss you terribly. Gods speed

Mary Lou Holt
United States

Rest in peace.

Edda M
Brooklyn NY

Pope Francis was a true epitome of St. Francis of Assisi. As a family with many challenges several critical health problems and poverty, we are inspired and blessed by the people he truly represents - a Pope for all. A true shining and guiding light. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, let perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.

Lola Kudonu and Family
Washington, DC

I am saddened at the passing of Pope Francis. He truly was the people’s Pope and set an amazing example for all of us to love and care for our world family, especially those who are in need. Pope Francis also set an example of including those who are disabled physically or mentally. We were blessed to have him for 12 years as our Holy Father and still ministering on Easter even as he was ill. I am praying for Pope Francis, his family, and his fellow priests and religious. I will pray the novena for him along with those across the world and in Rome. May Pope Francis rest in eternal peace.

Philip Petrosky
Columbus, Ohio

May God’ angels shepherd His Holiness Pope Francis’s soul to his final resting place with our Father in heaven. Pope Francis, you faced much criticism from many of the faithful during your papacy. Not unlike Jesus, you both were criticized and shunned during your reign.
What you stood for is what all Christians on earth today need to adopt which is a life of meekness, humbleness and compassion for the poor, and marginalized people of this world. You have set the example for us the Christians of this world. My hope is that our next Pope will continue what you have begun. We need more compassion and mercy for all people regardless of race creed or religion. God created us equal. We need to remember that. May God rest your soul and may God bestow His grace on all the cardinals as they select our new pope. Gad have mercy on the world.

Edith Rosato
Dadeville Alabama

Thank you, Pope Francis, for speaking up for the poor and marginalized. Your sense of humor made you approachable to all, not just Catholics. Rest in peace in the arms of Our Lord.

Diane Saffran
DeLand, FL

Thank you for your service to our church.
Praying for the repose of your soul.

Brenda Flusche
Muenster

Pope Francis spent his life serving , loving and being compassionate toward people and not judging them.
We all should follow his example!

I will pray for you Pope Francis, please pray for me!

Rest in peace 🙏

Denise Lynn Rose
Gainesville, VA. USA

Your humble prayers for all will now continue among the most holy thank you from all of us.

M/M Don and Vivian Alberico/Castignani
FL

May Pope Francis
Rest in eternal peace.

Ireneo Robin
United Kingdom

Thank you for all that you did for us! Go with God and watch over us in Heaven forever!

KIM EVANS
Dunkirk

Rest in peace, Dear Holy Father

Elizabeth Dougherty-Marriott
Washington, D.C.

Thank you for everything you did and for being a shinning example of God's Love for his people. God Bless you, Pope Francis. May you rest in peace in God's love and presence..

Susann Schulte
Edgewood, KY

Con el corazón partido 0por la pérdida del Santo Papa Francisco, gracias por sus grandes lecciones de misericordia, lealtad y perseverancia en la lucha contra la desigualdad, la pobreza, respeto y dignidad de los más pequeños de nuestros hermanos, los marginados y despreciados por la sociedad.
Descanse en Paz y brille para El la luz de Cristo y reza por favor sus hijos pecadores. Amén!

Melvyn Mendez
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.