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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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Lord God, please let St Peter open the gates of heaven and welcome Pope Francis with open arms. May he rest in peace and that he may see You face to face soon. Amen

Edilberto Bandalan
Elkgrove Ca USA

Your Holiness, I extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers during this time of sorrow. May the peace of Christ be with you and bring you comfort. I join the faithful around the world in mourning and offering support through prayer.”

Adriana Ligorria
Beaumont ca

You were always in the news, making headlines. Love you for your courage and witness, pointing the way to Jesus. Gonna miss you!

Richard Leach
Maynard, Massachusetts

Praying for the eternal repose of his soul.
Irish Blessing: May Heaven consume the soul of Pope Francis! 🙏🏼🌹📿🕊️🕯️

John Burke
Sunnyvale, California

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord

Patricia Wortman
Virginia

I’m still amazed by Pope Francis was able to answer my prayers and kept a promise for best Buona Pasqua ever! This Easter was not a typical Easter! The three branches of Christianity were celebrating Easter at the same time! Yet, I didn’t know I was looking at him for the last time. Didn’t know I was seeing a farewell goodbye from him. Thank you Papa Francesco for everything. I thank God because He had giving our Papa! Pope Francis will be remembered as a beacon of hope, compassion, and unity. I’m stunned by this news. This is such a shock. Even as I’m still shedding tears for our loss, I’m honored to remember one of the best people I ever met via a greeting letter from him. It broke my heart to hear about the loss of His Holiness. These words aren’t enough but know I’m so sorry. Words can’t truly express my sorrow for our loss. We as global communities share in our unified sorrows and offer our deepest condolences. In loving memory of a life well lived. Pope Francis shall be sorely missed. Our Holy Father will forever hold a special place in our hearts. His Holiness may be gone but he won’t be forgotten by me. With love and sympathy. May he Rest In Peace.🕊 Mami

Mami Umemura
Lumberton, New Jersey

I am humbled even more due to Pope Francis humility. He was and is a model to me to be more aware of others in need and pray for Our Lord’s blessings not to be selfish and wish for material actions of “wants” but not needed. Your in heaven with Our Lord, rest in peace.

Bernadne

Bernadine M Beatty
Jamestown, TN. USA

Rest Peacefully Papa ✝️🕊🙏💙 We Are So GRATEFUL To Have Had You As Our Pope . So Kind So Loving So Faithful…..You Will Be Missed We Will Pray For You And Remember You Always WE LOVE YOU

Barbara Galasso
Germantown Md

I loved Pope Francis and he loved all of us. I don’t think I can say that about any other Pope before him. I love that cared about the most vulnerable - the poor, the downtrodden, the disabled, our children, the elderly. I don’t know if he can be replaced but he will never be forgotten. He truly was the People’s Pope. Rest in Peace Holy Father Francis. We love you.

Jean Ann Guliano
Rhode Island, USA

Pope Francis, holy Pope, was the epitome of Christ-like mindedness with the same Christ-like example. Thank our loving God for sending this holy man to be a Christ-like example for ALL people, God's children, without exception. It is my prayer, that ALL people, without exception, will put into action, Pope Francis' example, his thoughts, words and actions. God bless him forever.
Deacon Byron

Decn. Byron Wicker
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Rest in Peace Pope Francis. Happy journey on your way to Heaven with our Lord Jesus.

Terry Kot
Ontario, Canada

Thank you for opening the Catholic Church to the ways of its original mission of love, acceptance and forgiveness. May your legacy continue.

maryjo goeing
United States

My condolence to his firends in Rome from Yvonne

Yvonne Smyht

Pope Francis, you were the one who brought me back to Christ. Your endless pursuit of creating a better world has done so much to soften my heart.

Travis Huse
Dallas, TX

Praying for your soul to rest. To the greatest Pope, you will be forever missed. 🙏

Johanna Sarmiento
Miami, Florida

A great leader of the Universal Church. You will be greatly missed.

Ann Scott
United Kingdom

Invite everyone and then we'll figure it out ..... words of love, compassion and mercy .... Pope Francis we pray for you please pray for us.

Leslie Landry
Melrose, MA

Throuhh Christ Pope Francis served the church in Charity and total humility. A great Icon for the people.

Stephen Scott
United Kindgon

God Bless you and may you rest in Peace.

Nicholas Aquilina
Taylor,Mich,U S A

May the Lord be with you and your spirit!

Rosa Vasquez
United States
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.