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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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

My heart was saddened when I heard of the passing of Pope Francis . May he RIP i know that gods hands were wide open the day that he called him home

Esmeralda Carrillo

San Diego Texas

Thank you Pope Francis for showing us the importance of being there for each other showing compassion and humility. May you rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏

Pamela Garcia

Alice,Texas 78332

May Eternal light shine upon him, and may he rest in peace.

Diolanda Gonzalez

Alice

Pope Francis, you were the shining light in this dark world. I will never forget you and how you made Catholicism fun again. I will always pray for your soul. I can only imagine how Jesus welcomed you. You were a true Shepherd, a true follower of Jesus, and I simply love you and will miss your leadership. Rest in Peace Papa Francisco! 🤍🙏🏼🤍

Sonya Lozano

Alice, TX

Rest in Peace, Pope Francis ,,,,,,,Tony Reyna

Diana Reyna

Alice,Texas 78332

May you rest in Heavenly peace, Pope Francis.

Justin Cline

Texas

May Pope Francis rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Jerry and Nora Contreras

Alice, Texas USA

Mary portrayed as Mother of Mankind in Memorial Hall

Light a Candle for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis

Lighting a candle for loved ones or the personal intentions we hold within our hearts, is a longstanding tradition in the Catholic Church. We invite you to join us in this faithful tradition by lighting a candle at Mary’s Shrine.

Vigil candles burn in chapels and oratories throughout the upper and lower Church of the National Shrine. Each burning flame represents the faith of the supplicants and their fervent prayers entrusted to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s loving intercession.

We consider it an honor to light a vigil candle for you and pray for your intentions, which will be kept in confidence.

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