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 for the inspiration and showing as a profound example of living the life as servant of God. Pray for us, as we continue your legacy and discovering our purpose. You’re finally home. May your soul rest in peace.

Janessa Carreon

High Point, North Carolina

Eternal Rest unto thee, Pope Francis. Praying for the repose of your soul.

Phyllis Hyrcza

Exeter, NH

Gracias Papa Francisco por tanto. Te quedas en nuestro corazón. Sigue cuidando de tu iglesia y de este mundo que tanto amaste. Nos dejas un gran vacío.

Claudia Callejas

Nicaragua

By your words and actions you have taught us God's way. Rest in eternal peace in heaven, Pope Francis!

Cynthia Sarog

Cleveland

Thank you for being such a brave, loving outstanding Pope!
We miss you already but are grateful you are no longer suffering.

Milly Tangney

Plymouth

We will always remember you papa Francisco rest in Gods presence your legacy will be forever pray for us pope Francis🙏🙏❤️❤️

Maria Echeverria

Hyattsville Md

You were truly surrounded by the Light of Christ and were a wonderful beacon of hope for the entire world which is in desperate need during this time of darkness and despair. Rest in Peace beloved one.

Margaret Lovell

Boulder, Colorado

We thank you, Papa Francisco, for your world leadership which focused on love for the poor, support for all displaced people as they search for a better future, and caring for all of God's creation. Gracias.

John and Anne Scott

Texas

Thank you, Pope Francis, for the years you have given us, the teachings you have provided us, and the patience you have shown us. Rest with the Holy Family and pray for us.

Laura Nata

Kenner, LA , USA

Pope Francis will be deeply missed and always remembered by millions of Christians and other religious groups across the globe.
He was a great man and spiritual leader of our times! May my condolences will be reverberated forevermore beyond the ages.
May His Holiness rest in peace and his memory be eternal. His Holiness will forever hold a special place in our hearts. May The Victor of Christ and Bishop of Rome will Rest In Peace 🕊!

John Wesley

Lumberton, NJ

God bless you for all your years of wonderful service.

Sharon Noll

Tucson

Pope of the people, Pope of Hope and Humanity you will be dearly missed.
Thank you for your gracious presence. You gave me hope, faith, and love back into my life. I will forever be so gracious. Thank you.
One of God's sheep,
Susana Gutierrez Gunther

Susana Gunther

Fort Worth, Texas

Rest eternal Pope Francis! Well done, good and faithful servant!

Father Paul Burke

Atlanta, GA, USA

My Deepest Condolences..You shall be so missed. Thank you for all you did to bring people together, helping to heal our world.
May you rest in peace. Love from the Demeo's.

jane demeo

oakwood ohio 45419

God bless our dearly departed Parted Pope Francis. I will love you forever

Eloise Brown

SILVER SPRING

Rest in the arms of the Holy Family. May your message of justice, mercy, and peace prevail.

Thank you! Ruth McDonald

Ruth McDonald

Greensburg, PA USA

My condolences eternal rest grant on to you O Lord and may you rest in Peace. Amen Gone but not forgotten
Merle Nichols

Merle Nichols

286 Charles Towne Ave, Dallas GA 30157

Our condolence to his relatives and christian family 💐 Thank you Pope Francis for your prayers and guidance, May you rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon you🙏

Maria Thomas

Glendale, Ca

RIP POPE FRANCIS.

Theodore Panglao

Silver Spring

I miss you a lot, papa.

Philip Chivily

Tallahassee, Florida

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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