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 Eternal Peace Pope Francis, And Let Perpetual Light Continue To Shine Upon You. Fly High With The Angels.

GERALDINE BESS-SOLOMON

MATTHEWS

Thank you for defending the Roman Catholic Churches,instead of bouncing with the sinews of your muscles the sinners,you even helped them convert while protecting Catholics like me.Love you too

Lauralyn Adsuara

Houston,TX USA

May god bless you Pope Francis. Rest in peace.

Joseph Villani

Bohemia, NY. United States

Rest in peace, Pope Francis.

Mila Calabio

Winnetka

All you holy men and women, pray for us!

Rest in Peace, Dear Pope Francis.

Florence Diehl

Vienna Virginia USA

Sending our deepest condolences to all that grieves the loss of our Pope Francis. He was a great man, so selfless and loving. May he be in God’s loving embrace and be granted eternal peace.

Princess Erpe

United States of America

Rest in Peace Pope Francis. May the Lord rescue you from every evil attack and bring you safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (2 Timothy 4:18). Please keep my family in your prayers.

Christine Palladino

Plainville

Rest in Peace, Holy Father. Pope Francis.

Priscilla Limon

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE

May you find eternal rest and peace in the light of God from this turbulent and disturbing world.

Cynthia Nolan

Washington, DC

May God keep you safe and warm forever and ever. We will miss you but we know you are in a place that will make you happy and loved. Thank you for what you have done for not only Catholics, but people of all nations. You are a kind and generous person and we shall miss a wonderful Pope such as yourself.

DIANE CUDD

SHALLOTTE, NC

Rest In Peace Pope Francis. Thank you for your light and love ❤️

Diane Massey

Milford, Delaware

HE was a Popo of the people. May his soul rest in perfect peace. He wasn't perfect but tried to follow Jesus instructions. Love everyone as God loves us

Chidimma Chukwuonye

Nigeria

Our family - my husband Ramon and my son - Esteban Daniel - are deeply saddened by the loss of our Beloved Pope Francis.
He will forever be in our hearts.

Diana Cuevas

Pharr, Texas, USA

Rest in peace. Pray for us as we pray for you. Thank you for everything you did.

Maria Carmen Cabayan

Falls Church, VA

Pope Frances may your soul rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto you and perpetual light shine on you.
Amen

Refugia Gomez

Austin, Texas

Wishes for beloved Pope Francis - may he rest in peace. The world will miss his wonderful and kind soul.

Marie Powell

Crofton MD

Thank you, Pope Francis, for moving the Church forward by shepherding to the least of us. May you find joy and eternal happiness as you rest in the loving arms of our Blessed Mother. Please continue to pray for us, and guide the Conclave on their task of electing your successor.

Amy G P

Atlanta, GA USA

Pope Francis dedicated his life to serving God by serving God's people. His compassion, humility, and kindness reverberated around the world, and his moral leadership helped to shine a light on problems affecting the poor, the afflicted, and the discarded. May his memory be a blessing, may his example inspire millions to practice the teachings of Christ through love and uplift of God's people, and may his soul find peace as he is welcomed into the abundance and fullness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen and ashé.

Michelle Domingue

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Pope Francis, may Our Blessed Lord grant you mercy and peace.

Joanne Summers

Front Royal, VA

Thank you, Pope Francis for teaching us about love, compassion, forgiveness, and empathy for others. You were definitely the "People's" Pope, and you are truly going to be missed. No one can take your place. You are now in heaven with Jesus, God, Mary, and the saints. RIP.

Kathleen Martin

Lakewood, WA, USA

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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