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 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

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

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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