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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"Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.Amen”
My heartfelt gratitude Pope Francis for all the blessings and bringing peace to the world🙏⛪️

Estela Vergara

Ocean Pines,MD

May eternal rest grant unto you Pope Francis. Let perpetual light shine upon you and may the soul of Pope Francis rest in peace.
We will miss your smile and letting that smile reflect Our Lord.

Love,
Evan and Maria

Maria Mandras

East Petersburg,PA

God bless you, Pope Francis! And for being such a shining light and holy and humble servant to the Lord. You were truly the People’s Pope.

Anne Culbert

Alexandria, VA

Thank you, Pope Francis,
For being a shepherd to the poor, a voice for the voiceless, and a gentle light to those on the margins.You reminded the world that dignity knows no boundaries—that every person, including those on the autism spectrum, belongs fully in the heart of the Church and society.
Your compassion crossed borders, your words lifted the forgotten, and your presence gave hope.You lived the Gospel not just in word, but in deed.May your legacy of mercy, inclusion, and justice continue to guide us all.
Rest in peace, Holy Father.

Amanuel Abraha

Holy Father, Pope Francis Rest in Peace in Christ.
Thank you for your service and guidance.

Mesfin Belay

Farmington Hills

We pray your messages of kindness, compassion, hope and peace live on. Rest in peace Pope Francis

Siobhan Horkan

Galway Ireland

With a heart filled with gratitude for Pope Francis, I join my prayers with all the world’s prayers.

Jackie Ford

Simi Valley, CA. 93065

Dear Pope Francis, may your eternal guidance direct all people to recognize the sanctity of human life from conception. May your eternal influence lead all people to understand there cannot be last lasting peace for mankind, until the most innocent in the womb are protected and nourished.

Michael Buffa

My condolences to the Eternal City for the loss of a great man who put others before himself. Requiescat in Pace🕯

Pedro Rosa

Puerto Rico

Francis was a courageous man, gentle and welcoming to all. We have been enriched by his papacy and though we are graced by God's love, so many will feel his passing deeply - and most certainly Vatican communities in Rome. RIP

Lindsay Rust

CARNEGIE Australia

RIP Pope Francis.
A true man of the people with an abundance of humility and reached out to everyone no matter what their faith.
May you rest in peace 🙏🙏

Trina Dutton

LLANDUDNO

My sympathy for our dearly beloved Pope Francis

Charles Rose

Conneaut oh

Thank you Father, for our dear brother Francis. Embrace him in your love, and hold him close to your heart forever.
In Jesus' name I pray.

Edward Anderson

Compton

Truly a Pope of and for the people. He has left a legacy of humility and compassion. Please God let his influence be cast over leaders across the world. Rest in peace.

Christine Halsall

Deepest sympathy to all who were close to Pope Francis. A wonder Pope, Leader and Human Being.
May his gentle,generous Soul Rest in Peace.🙏💔🙏

Eileen Gaynor

Ireland

Dear Pope Francis,
So very grateful for your tender Love and constant guidance to Hope.
Thank you With all my heart. I Love You.
Rest in peace. Dear Francis.

M. Mcmahon
Minnesota USA

Mary McMahon

USA

Thank you Pope Francis for walking in the way of our Lord Jesus Christ. For teaching me the value of humility and for the peace you radiated which touched me when you visited us in Philadelphia. All my fear and anxiety evaporated by just being in your presence. Thank you.
You did well.
Rest peacefully.

Yvonne Boye

Philadelphia PA

Thank you

Claire Hudson

Dearest Holy Father Francis. You will be remembered and loved. The world needs your prayers more than ever. Thank you for your example. Rest in peace.

James Cardinal

USA

My condolences for the loss of Pope Francis. May he Rest in Peace.

Deborah Russo

Jamaica Plain, MA, 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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