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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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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

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
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.