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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Thank you, Pope Francis, for your kindness, openmindedness, and willingness to understand everyone. You were an extraordinary role model for the people of this country. You left a print that will forever be engraved in our hearts. I strive to exude the same kindness you showed everyone. May you rest in peace.

Syrena Lara

San Antonio, Texas

Deepest Prayers for Holy Mother Church and Holy See.

Ron L. Michael Karl v.H Burke

Alice, Texas

May a choir of angels come to greet you and take you to paradise. Rest in peace, Holy Father.

Marisa Cadena

Ben Bolt, Texas

Our deepest condolences on the passing of our dear Pope Francis

Cynthia Garcia

Ben Bolt, Texas

Rest in peace Pope Francis. He has a beautful soul that was most caring and all loving to everyone he met. He especially cared so much for those that fell victim to the horrors that are consuming our world.

Carlos Garcia

Alice TX

My heartfelt condolences for the loss of our Beautiful Pope Francis, a beautiful humble soul. I was Blessed to be in your audience in 2013 with the Diocese Of Corpus Christi. Rest in Peace Pope Francis

Margie H Gonzalez

Alice Texas 78332

Rest in peace Pope Francis. Thank you for your love and service

Nelda Serna

Alice, Texas

May he rest in peace.

Carlos Garcia

Alice, Texas

We mourn the loss of this loving and humble servant. The world, in this time of great need, has lost a true leader for all Christians worldwide. May he rest in peace. And may perpetual light shine upon him.

Antonio and Jesusa Sanchez Vera

Alice, Texas USA

May Pope Francis RIP🙏💕🙏

Janie Alaniz

Alice Texas 78332

My most heartfelt condolences to all the Faithful Christians on the passing of our most dearly beloved Pontiff. He was a great, humble leader who radiated pure Love & Charity. His leadership and acts of kindness have set fourth the Path for all of us. He was a true Pilgrim and has now finished his journey here on earth. Rest in Peace Pope Francis🙏 We will love you forever and will continue your work 😢🙏🙏

Melissa Ramirez

San Diego, Texas

We pray for your soul, and for your successors to unite us all.

Jennifer Garcia

Alice, Texas

May he rest in peace. Lord please bless Pope Francis, may perpetual light shine upon him.

Lelia Keliehor

Alice Texas

When we heard about the passing of Pope Francis it was like a member of our own family had passed to a better life. He was one of a kind and loved all people , didn’t matter color, race, gender , or anything. You mattered to him and he accepted everyone for just being them. May he REST IN PEACE.

Julie Carreño

Alice, Texas U.S.A.

My condolences to the family and friends. He was truly a blessing.

Laura Arredondo

Richmond TX

He will be missed ..He was an amazing pope .,We know have an angel looking over our nation ❤️🙏

Alicia Nava

Alice Tx

Our Sincere Condolences to beloved Pope Francis.
May Perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest peacefully.

Norma & Joe Munoz

Ben Bolt Texas

Pope Francis was one of the best Pope’s he cared about the poor, he always made everything about God and not him, and he made the Catholic Church better. He is with the father now and nd he is with his brother Pope’s. He will be greatly missed.

Nicholas Arredondo

Richmond Texas

I will always recall his exhortation that shepherds ought to have the smell of their sheep. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine!

Fr David Birkdale

New York, New York

May perpetual light shine on you Pope Francis. Pray for us

Elda Olvera

San Diego, Texas

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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