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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Rest in Peace, Pope Francis!! We will always pray for you. We will never forget your homily to us!!

Carmelita Trinidad

Silver spring , MD.USA

We will miss you.
Rest in peace.

Josette Coicou-Brioche

Brooklyn New York USA

"When we learn to serve, our every gesture of attention and care, every expression of tenderness, every work of mercy becomes a reflection of God’s love. So in this way, let all of us – each one of us – continue Jesus’ work in the world." – from Pope Francis' homily on October 20, 2024

Gary Gardner

Bonita Springs, FL

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
look most favorably on your servant Francis,
whom you have set at the head of your Church and as her shepherd.
Grant, we pray, that by word and example
he may be of service to those over whom he presides,
and that together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit.
🇻🇦
Amen

Jo Watson

GOOD PEOPLE ARE HARD TO FIND - I THANK THE LORD HE FOUND YOU AND SHARED HIM WITH US!

norman polk

Colorado Springs

We praise for your happiness in heaven with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Bill and Janice Hunt

William Hunt

Durham

Rest in peace Holy Father 🙏 .

Anita Adam

Midlothian

May he rest in peace.

Ronald Letellier

Cumberland, Rhode Island

God rest your soul, Pope Francis. Early on, I respected you as I heard your first few talks and writings for the World. I knew you were truly blessed! Your suffering is now over! You worked to the very end. I pray our next Pope will be so worthy. Thank you for your prayers for ALL the people world-wide. Rest in happy peace.

Pamela Musa

Mount Orab, Ohio 45154

Thank you for being a model of mercy and action. Your visit to Canada among the Indigenous people was healing and a path to move forward in hope.

Rest in peace and intercede for us.

MIchele Beeksma

Duluth

Deepest sympathy and condolences, God bless, and let perpetual light shine upon him!

Noli Guinigundo

Orlando, Florida

A wonderful Pope is gone. Extraordinary man is gone. Rest In Peace Francis!

Dianne Collins

New York, NY

I’m sorry I didn’t have the chance to see you in person. Your life’s work is inspirational. I hope to emulate your selflessness and dedication to compassion in my own work as a teacher. Thank you for your tireless commitment to love and kindness. We have lost a gleaming beacon of hope. We mourn your loss. We are grateful for your service. Thank you, Pope Francis.

Grace Messina

Elmont, NY

A trusted servant of the Lord who was a wonderful leader of His church. May your soul rest in peace and you live in heavenly peace with God our Father for now and forever.

Gene Tyranski

Toano, VA

Rest in Peace Pope Francis. You will be missed by a lot of us.
We love you so much
The Torres, Vela and Mata Families ❤️✝️

Dolores Torres

El Paso,Tx

I want to thank God for giving us Pope Francis and for having him serve so many years as a Jesuit priest, bishop, and Pope. I will pray for his soul and for the next Pope to also be a humble man. May the Pope rest in peace. Amen.

Cesar Valencia

Miami, FL, USA

Thank you for your example of love as Christ taught us.

Linda Parsons

Payson, AZ 85541

The Holy Father gave you strength to bring blessings to all the people on Easter. Then, he proceeded on Easter Monday to walk by your side into Heaven. You will be forever missed and loved! May you rest in peace and eternal blessings. God Bless Pope Francis

Kimberly Dang

Washington D.C

Dear Holy Father:

I pray that you soar with the angels as you continue on your Soul's Journey! Thank you for your leadership, compassion, and service to the world!

Edith Billups

Rockville, MD USA

With love and appreciation for all you did.

BRENDA and Edward Granger

Edmond, Oklahoma

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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