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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Praying for the repose of the soul of pope Francis. May he rest in peace with the Lord.

Divinia Zavala

Canada

Dear Pope Francis, you will be in our hearts and souls forever. I know you are so happy to be in heaven. Please give my husband,Jim, a hug. He would be so happy

Joan Leary

Leesburg, Va.

My deep condolences to the world. Pope Francis is the vivid sample of how to walk the step of Jesus. He is truly a holly man

Martha Yepes

United States of America

Eternal Rest grant unto Pope Francis oh Lord, may the perpetual light shine upon him and may his soul rest in peace. Amen

Karen Helbling

New Brighton, PA USA

You are deeply loved and will be sorely missed

Trish Fuller

Mooresville, NC USA

May you rest in peace our loving Holy Father Pope Francis. Thank you very much for your dedication, hardwork and contribution to our catholic faith.

Maria Ana Luisa Frye

Monroe, NC

Rest in peace Pope Francis. Your kindness and warmth will be greatly missed. You will always have a place in our hearts and prayers.

Lenore & Tom Ridge

Illinois

The new of your passing was a sad thing to receive, but I’m glad that you now have peace with our Lord in His kingdom. Pray for us, so that we too may have that peace when our time here on Earth has ended.

Maxwell Higginbotham

Honolulu, Hawai’i

Pope Francis may you rest in peace in God’s house. Please continue to pray for us on earth. Amen.

Rosemarie Constable

Hightstown, New Jersey, USA

Pope Francis May He rest in peace

Tracy Larkin

Ireland

Thank you for being our Pope, and thank you for teaching me to live a simple life, and to help others. May you rest in peace, and may your memories be a blessing to all of us.

Gloria Bautista

Stockton, California

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

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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