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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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God bless Pope Francis. Rest in the peace of Christ, good and faithful servant.

Mary McDonald
Drexel Hill

In loving memory of Pope Francis. He will be missed! May his soul rest in peace 🙏 +Amen+

Edna Bhatti
Oklahoma City, OK

May the Lord look upon His servant with love and compassion. Rest well in the arms of your loving Savior!
Continued prayers from up above!

Vicki Hvidston
Stevensville

Our deepest condolences 🙏 We love you . ❤️🙏

Meloney & Walter HulseShaw
MAYSLANDING,NEW JERSEY

Thank you man of God, Servant of the Most High God, Shepherd and Vicar of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ! Pope Francis, in deed and in truth, you embodied “Love” and remained fearless in what you believed and showed God’s people the way toward salvation, hope, and restoration!

We will see you in the morning,
Peace and blessing!

Christine Cornwall
Queens, NY

Abba, Father, we give you thanks for our beloved Pope Francis and his legacy of mercy and love which has so touched the world. His enthusiasm for ALL YOUR CHILDREN to be recognized and loved as they are right now is something that, being contagious, will live in our hearts and hopefully will be put into practice as we love and respect even the most marginal of your children.

May we always take with us the lesson of humility and genuine Christ-like love by which Francis lived his life and may his successor carry that ideal Franciscan love throughout his time as Peter's successor, our new shepherd.

May Francis, now as we celebrate him, already be resting in the arms of Mary for whom he had such deep devotion and may he continue to intercede for patience, love and acceptance of all your children. May you be resting in peace in the arms of Our Lord, dear Francis.

Allie Marriott
Hollis

May you eternally rest in God's bosom. Please continue to pray for us, for peace in the world.

Maria Ligaya Rivera
Philippines

Our deepest condolences for the loss of our greatest spiritual leader of our tomes. May his body be laid to rest and his soul enjoy eternal life.🙏🙏🙏🙏

Onesimo Castillo
Alice, Texas

🙏🏽👏 Sleep In Heavenly Peace Pope Francis; The Gates Of Heaven Are Welcoming You In😢⚘️🙏

Patricia Woods Harris
Stafford , Texas 77477

Thank you for always putting the poor and forgotten first. Thank you for reminding the world what true kindness is. Thank you for trying to change the church from being so elite to actually caring about the people.

Mary Loebrich
Johnstown, PA

RIP. With heartfelt condolences.

Greg McClinton
Silver Spring, MD, USA

Eternal peace and happiness Pope Francis . We love you and will miss you . Please for me , my whole family and the whole world 🙏🙏🙏

Emma Medrano
Rocklin Ca

Holy Father,

You were and will continue to be an inspiration to the world on how to treat each other with compassion and love. May God always bless you on your path to paradise.

With love,
Roseann Chirillo Alvarez and Family

Roseann Alvarez
Vienna, VA. USA

We miss you Papa Francis
Pray for us

Joyce Pereira
Mather California USA

Rest in Peace Pope Francis. You are a wonderful example of humility, love and a leader the world needs at this time. Please ask Jesus and Mary for blessings for our family and our health.

Regina Mayell
Palm City, Fla

May the bkessed soul of Pope Francis
Have eternal rest. God Bless Pope Francis

Marie Giangaspro
Shrewsbury Mass. USA

We all loved Pope Francis so much. He gave his life to all people and he was so incredible in his teachings. The world will miss him and we pray his journey home is a blessing and the beginning of his sainthood he so rightfully deserves
Rest in peace Franciscus.

Jane Hazel
New York NY

The Jesuits’ motto is Ad Majoreim Dei Gloriam, espoused by St. Igmatius of Loyola, Spain,founder of the Society of Jesus.. We implore to God that Pope Francis be canonized a saint, as he lived the life and walked the talk of St. Ignatius. May Pope Francis rest in enternal peace, amen.

Shirley Te Uy
Cebu City, Philippines

Oramos a Dios para que el Señor absuelva los pecados del Papa Francisco y abrace el alma del Papa en la Gloria del Señor por los siglos de los siglos. También le pedimos a Dios que le siga bendiciendo al Papa, le permita descanso en paz y que Francisco sienta el calor del amor y respeto de su Familia, Amigos, Conocidos y toda La Santa Iglesia. Amén.

Familia Estrella/Maldonado Familia Estrella/Herrera
Chicagi, IL

Pope Francis,

I love you. In gratitude for all that you have done and will continue to do for me and my family. Pray for me. God bless, Meghan

Meghan Gargas
Frankfort, Illinois
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.