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 God give us strength to live a simple life like His Holiness. Prayers for his soul and prayers for the next Pope to keep the Legacy.

CLIVE JOSEPH

Annapolis

Rest in God’s peace.

Mary Orban

Falls Church, VA

Rest in peace Pope Francis.
Sam Marsanopoli, SS, Md

Sam Marsanopoli

Silver Spring, MD

Pappa Francesco,

You're a beacon of light to the world! God chose to elevate you; so you can do a world of good from a heavenly place!! Thank you for showing us the way to humility, justice and world healing and peace.

Always in our hearts!
Marcia Therese Messado

Marcia Messado

Washington

Rest in peace, Pope Francis.

"Your light will forever shine in our hearts."

Bernadette

Bernadette Alisantosa

Rockville, MD

My condolences for the loved ones of Pope Francis and for the Catholic community. He was an inspiration to me and to my friends and family as well. Prayers to you all during this time 🙏❤️

Ana Santana

Miami,FL

My condolences on the passing of Pope Francis. He was loved by so many around the world.

Maria Schatz

Watertown,NY

Rest in Peace Papa Francisco Eternal Rest and May The Perpetual Light Shine upon you

Carlos & Maria Martinez

Roy UTAH 84067

As so many people have already said, Pope Francis was always concerned with the poor, the most vulnerable and children. Yet he will also be remembered for the legislation he enacted. The changes in the Code of Canon Law are too numerous to mention. They dealt with criminal behavior, pedophilia, and the empowerment of religious. Other documents included his concern for the environment and the need to evangelize. Anyone ministering in the church should “have the smell of the sheep” as he so often said. The best way to remember him is to do as he did.

Eileen Jaramillo, OP

Lansing, Michigan USA

Thank you Pope Francis for everything you did to serve God and for the Church. Thank you for being an example of what a Christian should be, filled with love, compassion, thinking the well being of others, the example of mercy, have good sense of humor, to laugh, to not be afraid to cry, and so many others. Rest in peace Holy Father and may our Mother the Virgin Mary cover you with motherly Love. As you always asked us to Pray for you, please pray for us to the Lord as we continue to pray for your eternal rest.

Kevin García

Puerto Rico

May you dwell in the loving embrace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Please pray for me and my family.

Leandro Calasanz

Houston, Texas

May your "New Beginning" be one of continued goodness and May you Rest in Peace and let Perpetual Light Shine upon you. May your welcoming into the Kingdom of God be Glorious!

Please prayer for us as I will for your soul.

God Bless You.

Peggy Shaffer

Greenbelt, MD

With prayers, love, and blessings!

Joseph Nurek

Chicago, Illinois USA

May his soul RIP Amen
Accept my condolences
He was a great Pope.

Joyce James

Maryland

I give thanks to God for his message of kindness and love to all people, and for teaching us to see God in every person. May I imitate this love and kindness. God bless his soul.

Carol McGuane

Ayer

My prayers and Love are always with you Pope Francis. May your beautiful and spiritual soul rest with Jesus Christ. God Bless you.

Kim Early

Hedgesville

May Pope Francis's soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Mayra Camden

CHESTER. MD

Thank You! In my prayers.

John Brooks

Sacramento Ca. USA

Rest in peace Pope Francis. May God bless you for your many years of ministry to all the communities through out the world.

Rosemary Pianalto

Bend, Oregon USA

we will miss our holy father i will pray for you you were the most humble pope.

mary gallagher

harwood heights illinois

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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