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 GRANT POPE FRANCIS ETERNAL REST AND CONSOLE THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS HE LEFT BEHIND.

MAY THE CREATOR OF THE CHURCH AND THE CREATOR OF ALL THAT IS GOOD PICK THE NEXT POPE FOR THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH, AMEND AND AMEND.

ANASTASIA IDOWU

I pray our Pope Francis to hold tight in heaven May his soul rest in peace

SALVADOR RATOS

Kuwait

Pope Francis was a wonderful human being, he shows the importance of true compassion, the human frailties and how we are all children of God, may he rest in peace.

Irene Roberts

Celbridge

Papa Francesco, thank you for your good work on behalf of the Almighty God on this planet. You have done the Father’s will and it is finished. May our Eternal Father keep you close by His Right hand with His beloved son Jesus Christ. May God shine His perpetual light upon you, grant you eternal rest and peace under His abode rejoicing with all the Saints and Angels in heaven, and please Pope Francis remember to continue to pray for us down here on this earth. Thank you, Fare thee Well.. RIP🙏

Edith Carr

Mitchellville, MD 20721

Thank you, Pope Francis, for being “The People’s Pope”.
Rest in Peace. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Noella L. Pearson

Noella Pearson

Redding, California, United States of America

Thank you for all you've done for us. Rest in Peace.

Guy Green

Colorado Springs, CO

Your holiness Pope Francis, You are now with God's warm embrace as tge whole world is praying for you🙏

Virginia Wooden

San Francisco, Caligornia

Glory and Thanks to God for the gift of Francis 12 years as a pope .Pope Francis served with
humility, modesty and charity . He was a great teacher , a shepherd who led his flock with love and compassion , and preached Justice and unity , He is going to be greatly missed.
May he rest in the embrace of God his Creator.

Jocelyne Nau

Somerset NJ

Our prayers are lifted for the soul of our dear Pope Francis, and our thanksgiving and praise to our God for the gift of his life and papacy.

Mary Meekins

Omaha NE

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Christine Berke

Lincoln

Santo Padre,

Gracias por su liderazco, por su ejemplo. Hizo la diferencia en muchas personas.

Ore por mi

Milton Lara

Rest in peace Pope Francis. Thank you for being a promoter of peace, compassion and dialogue across the globe while caring and praying for the well-being of all.

Glen Wolff

Florida USA

Our loss is heaven’s gain! Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in the love and peace of the Lord. Amen!

Maria Zafra

Elgin, OK

Thank you Pope Francis for being the embodiment of what a Pope should be. Until the end, you prayed, protected and spoke for ALL of us- and I thank you. Hope to see you in heaven someday! Cheers to a life well lived!

Roraine Marie Kleist

Maryland

Thank you for sharing your life, your love and your wisdom with the world as you lead our Church with such grace and beauty.

Catherine Siddique

McLean, Virginia, USA

May the Lord welcome you. Thank you and please pray for us.

Rose Mary Bunag

Maryland, USA

Rest in peace, Pope Francis. Thank you for your example of humility and accepting everyone in the church despite and inspite of. may your legacy live on everyone’s heart and mind.

Alice Yap

Bowie, Maryland, USA

Pope Francis was truly a light to the World. Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis O Lord.

Kelly and Melda Hazel

Alexandria

Rest in peace, my saint Pope Francis. I finally understood the message you said when you visited the United States, "Pray for me" Thanks you for your peace, kindness, and love for all.

Cherrie & family.

Cherrie Carter

Glen Burnie

May you be in God’s loving arms watching over us sinners with all the other Dearly Departed. Thank you for your service to the Lord and his people.

Kelly Fiske

Rhode Island, 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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