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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.

Chelsea Davis
Lititz, Pennsylvania

I thank God for Pope Francis

He showed what it means to truly live the gospel, to live like and for Christ, to think like God does.

Frank Douglas
Texas

I'm very sad that Pope Francis passed away. All of the Roman Catholics, his relatives, and the political leaders who knew him have my very sincere condolences. I did watch the funeral and the funeral procession, and I'm grateful that Pres. Trump and Melania, his wife, attended the funeral. Pope Francis will be resurrected at the Second Coming of Christ. I will revert to Catholicism on July 6 this year-good Lord willing. I converted in April 1992. Thank you, Pope Francis, for caring so much for the poor and the needy and for the members of the Roman Catholic Church.

Betsy Parker
Moultrie, Georgia.

As you go to Tir Nan Og (pronounced Tier nan Og),
We know that Tir Nan Og is the Place of the Blessed
Where there is no pain, no sorrow, only great joy.
Weep but briefly, for by now, your loved one has obtained a pleasure that is unobtainable on this earthly realm, for by now, Francis has seen the face of God. He is at peace. We shall meet again when we join him in Tir n’an Og, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
May his memory always be a blessing.

Margaret Cornish
Covina

Thank you, Pope Francis for showing such Love!!! I pray for you
Dawne

Dawne Brown
Paterson New Jersey

My condolences and my sympathy for Pope Francis' family. Thank you Pope Francis for your prayers and guidance all over the world. May you rest on peace and let perpetual light shine upon you. Thank you for your kind and positive messages.

Lissie
Texas, USA

Lissie Blasini
Texas

I have lived through Pope Pius XII , John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul I, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, FRANCIS.
I know they all served the Church with their best natural talents and abilities and most especially their commitment and love for God's People. There something that always touched me and love about Pope Francis.
I am sure that the saints in heaven were glad when he arrived to his final journey, and received him with shouts of joy. May he continue to be an inspiration for all of us, to be people of HOPE, and justice, and love especially for those more vulnerable. May he intercede for the new successor of Peter. May he be intercede for his beloved CHURCH.

Maria P. Borregon
San Francisco

Dear Papa Francesco,

I mourn for the loss of your guiding hand. You bought openness back. You welcomed all. I am so grateful that I saw you in person last September, 2024.

My God welcome you home dear faithful servant! May the Holy Spirit imbue the Cardinal Electors to choose an open minded successor of St Peter.

REST IN PEACE!!!!!

sandra lackas
Vero Beach FL

With deep sorrow, we honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, whose extraordinary simplicity touched hearts across the world. His humble spirit, unwavering compassion, and dedication to living the Gospel through everyday acts of kindness will forever inspire us. May his example of servant leadership continue to guide and comfort us in these difficult times. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

Elma Latoza
Greenbelt, MD

Dear holy father thank you for your service as Pope for the catholic church you have been a good shepherd leading the church God bless you.

Victor Martinez
Laredo Texas

May Pope Francis rest in eternal peace.

Rosanael Odero
Kenya

POPE FRANCIS YOU LIVED AS A GREAT EXEMPLARY CHRISTLIKE LIFE AND CHALLENGED ALL MEN WHO CALL THEMSELVES "MAN OF GOD" AND EVEN MANY OF US WHO REFER TO OURSELVES AS GOOD CATHOLICS. YOU DEFINED FOR ALL HUMAN BEINGS WHAT IT IS LIKE TO TRULY FOLLOW JESUS' WAYS AND TEACHINGS. WE HAVE NO EXCUSE, BECAUSE WE HAVE SEEN, HEARD AND THE LUCKY ONES HAVE ALSO MET YOU. YOU ARE INDEED A POPE OF MORAL FORCE. YOU REALLY LOVED BEING AROUND PEOPLE AND HAVING FUN. I WILL MISS YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE. I BELIEVE YOU ARE ALREADY IN HEAVEN WITH CHRIST, OUR MOTHER MARY . YOU LEFT A HUGE MARK ON THE EARTH AND I ALREADY MISS YOU.

POPE OF ALL PEOPLE
POE OF HUMILITY
POPE OF LOVE
POPE OF MERCY
POPE OF EMPATHY
POPE OF COMPASSION
POPE OF HOPE
POPE OF HUMAN DIGNITY
POPE OF REFORMS
POPE OF EMPOWERMENT
POPE OF INCLUSION OF ALL PEOPLE
POPE OF THE MARGINALIZED - SHUT-OUTS, ELDERLY, DISABLED,
POPE OF ALL THOSE SUFFERING CHRONICALLY
POPEL OF THE YOUTH
POPE OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES,
POPE OF THE WAR RAVAGED AND DISPLACED PEOPLE
POPE AND ADVOCATE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
DIGITAL POPE - THANK YOU FOR CALLING GAZA EVERYDAY; YOU ARE TRU;Y AMAZING
POPE FOR WOMEN ADVANCEMENT IN THE CHURCH - WE HAVE BEEN KEPT SO LOW FOR SO LONG AND YET MAJORITY CATHOLICS ARE WOMEN
POPE FOR BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE DIVERSE FAITHS
A TRUE LEADER OF GOD'S CHURCH AND PEOPLES
A TRUE SERVANT OF GOD,
A TRUE TESTAMENT OF CHRIST'S MESSAGE

PRAY FOR US THAT OUR LEADERS, ALL PEOPLE MAY FOLLOW YOUR EXAMPLE.

SARAH KISAKA
LAUREL MARYLAND

Pope Francisco, we will miss you and you will be in hearts forever. Rest in peace!

Carmen Suquinahua Minan
Arlington, VA USA

"Well done, good and faithful servant ..." Thank you, Pope Francis, for your 'yes'! May your soul rest in peace, and may His perpetual light shine upon you always. Pray for us +

Tracey Blanton
California, USA

May he rest in peace.....what a merciful Pope he was.

Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana, CA

May the soul of Pope Francis and all the souls of the faithfully departed, especially James Brinsky, rest in peace.

lawrence zenker
SPRINGFIELD

Thank you for being a leader for all, for being an example of love & service, and for showing the world what progress looks like in many different facets of life. The seeds you planted will continue to be watered and grow. Thank you Lord for blessing us through Pope Francis.
-Dr. Kura Crevelle

Kura Crevelle
Tampa, FL

A true humble and compassionate Pope. You will be missed. You’re in God’s heavenly arms. Love you Pope Francis 🙏🙏❤️

Carmen Fuentes
Bronx, NY

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES AND I BELIEVE THAT POPE FRANCIS WAS A GREAT POPE OF ROME AND IN THE WHOLE WORLD HE PROMOTED PEACE & LOVE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN A TROUBLED TIME OF WAR AND CONFLICTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD HE ALSO CARED AND SHOWED MUCH COMPASSION TO THE POOREST OF PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD THANKYOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE WHOLE WORLD JESUS CHRIST SAID IN THE HOLY BIBLE IN MY FATHERS HOUSE ARE MANY ROOMS AND I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU HOPING THAT OUR DEAR LORD JESUS CHRIST HAS NOW PREPARED A PLACE IN GODS HEAVENLY KINGDOM FOR POPE FRANCIS REST IN PEACE IN THE HOPE YOU HAVE NOW REACHED UPWARDS TOWARDS GODS HEAVENLY KINGDOM

STEVEN WEAVER
CROYDON ENGLAND

Peace to his soul.

maria André
Portugal
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.