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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The world mourns the loss of an extraordinary pontiff. He truly taught us what the church is at its core. His example of humility, love and mercy is not just an example for clergy, but for Catholic Christians as a whole. May perpetual light shine upon him, and may the Holy Spirit guide us in this transition for the Universal Church.

Belinda Riojas

Texas

Our Sincerest Condolences For The Family Of Pope Francis 🙏❤️🙏—We Mourn The Loss Of Such A Beautiful Person!! Humble— Simple—Faithful— A Friend To All and A Compassionate Man— Full Of Love and Understanding —Wanting Us To Be A Peaceful World!!! May He Rest In Eternal Peace With Our Creator In Paradise!!🙏 💔✝️🪽🙏

Librada Vela

San Diego Texas—USA

Rest In Peace, Pope Francis.🙏❤️

Sylvia Flores

Alice, Tx

May Pope Frances celebrate in heaven with our Heavenly Father. His leadership reminded us to pray and repent. He was a testament to humanity and kindness. He served till the end as Jesus. Pope Frances rest in peace.

Anysia Trevino

Alice, TX

May his soul find peace and rest in Our Lord’s embrace

Conor Fermoyle

Richmond, VA

Your loving words opened the hearts of so many. Your love and kindness will be remembered always. May you be embraced in the beautiful heavenly gates. Rest in peace.

Emily Lopez

Alice TX

We join the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a shepherd of peace, faith, and compassion. His legacy of humility, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to humanity will forever echo in the church. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his spirit continue to guide us toward unity, love, and hope.

Amanda Perez-Rodriguez and Family

Alice, TX

As Pope Frances enters Heaven, may he hear those beautiful words "Well done my good and faithful servant."

Deacon Pete Gonzales

Odem, TX

Rest in Eternal Peace Pope Francis!🙏❤️

Sandra Arredondo

San Diego Texas 78384

May perpetual light shine on his soul🙏🏼
I will never forget the feeling of complete peace and serenity when I was in his presence. It was something I’ve never felt before. Thank you Pope Francis for all of your selfless love. You will be missed. God bless Pope Francis 🙏🏼💕

Velma Jo Starr

Alice Texas

Pope Francis will be truly missed. He was a great humanitarian with a humble heart and a giving nature. He lived a simple life and was a great leader. Our Catholic Church will miss him and his great example of faith, hope, and love. Fly High Pope Francis!🙏❤️🥲🙏

Lilia K Hinojosa

Alice, Texas

At a time when moral leadership has been in short supply in the world, Pope Francis pointed us toward the light of Christ with his focus on the poor, on mercy and compassion. He surely gave comfort and hope to countless persons around the world.

David LaJuett

Bethesda, Md

Our most sincere condolences from the Trevino Family. We pray for the strength and passion to continue your legacy. Amen

Pete Treviño Jr

Alice, Texas 78332

Rest in Eternal Peace, Pope Francis. Thank you so much for showing us how to love one another with peace and harmony. May you rejoice in heaven with all of the angels and saints and our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Larissa Gonzalez

Alice, Texas

I am not a Catholic but this Pope really made me see what living a Christian life and leading by example really looks like. I thank him for that. He has made the world better with his Love.

CHRISTINA LEUBERT

San Antonio

Who am I to judge
Rest in peace

Deacon Amando Leal

Corpus christi Texas

My condolences 🙏🙏🙏

Homero B & Berta R Hinojosa

Alice TX ,

Rest in peace may perpetual light shine on you

Luz&Lubi Tellus

USA

May perpetual light shine upon you. Heaven has welcomed a great pope. Rest in peace holy father.

Agapito Lopez

Alice,Texas

Truly a Blessing to have lived during his time as Pope. My heart will always feel warmth and a smile generated when i see a picture or think of him. He has been a beautiful example of Jesus’ love. He has provided a great platform for growth in navigating love and demonstrating mercy for our modern day equivalent of tax collectors and sinners. We should all be so brave and faithful to truly follow Jesus as Pope Francis did.

Maria Isabel Rodriguez

Alice, TX

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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