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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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Thank you

Virginia Lago
United States

May the soul of Pope Francis rest in the loving embrace of God.

Charles Mahon
Douglassville, PA

Thank you for all the hope, love and support you have given to everyone. I will deeply miss you. I appreciate the Basilica honoring you through the Masses because we need to mourn together as a community

Jerrilyn Gilson
Manorville NY

Rest in Peace Pope Francis - thank you for a life of mercy and love. Now, please pray for the world.

Marie Wise
The Woodlands, Texas USA

My heart is heavy with the news of your passing. There have been 5 popes in my lifetime, and you were by far my favorite. I loved your compassion for all people. You will be greatly missed. Rest easy, sir.

Lisa Ayres
Pensacola, Florida

Blessing love and prayer. You touch my spirit and you are with your savior whom you followed .
You’re the most outstanding Pope and you be surly missed. My heart sends love to you in heaven.

Maryann Wellman
United States

Ese mensaje que dio en la plaza Mayor de Bogota a los jovenes hagan Lio y no se dejen robar esa alegria y el trabajo de unidad tube la prioridad de verlo llore la imagen de un sumo pontifice es inponente una Maravilla de alli tengo mi duda al seminario.

John Tipazoca buitrago
Bogota DC. Colombia

May Jesus and His Blesses Mother welcome you into His kingdom! Pray for me, now that you are close to Jesus.

Trevor Dennis
Australia

“Who am I to judge “ Remembering this statement each day reminds me to have grace for the day.

Helen Salemi
United States

Pope Francis,
In every sense of the word, you were truly a child of God who spent every day doing what we all should do: love one another and try to make this world a better place: you deserve your reward, rest in peace.

Sylvia Ross
Washington, DC

Thank you for igniting my devotion to St Joseph. May you rest in the peace of the risen lord. We love you.

Khristian James Calderon
Anaheim C.A

We mourn your passing and the loss of a humble and enlightened religious leader. We hope and pray that your messages of acceptance, forgiveness and social justice will continue to inspire the church, it's leaders and families around the world. You will be missed forever and always. The beautiful moment you shared with us will never be forgotten.

Rest in Peace Pope Francis🕊️✝️
We love you Pope Francis and thank you!!❤️

Kevin Velasquez
Springfield, VA

I am from the United States, and I am neither Catholic nor religious, but I do feel a great emptiness at the loss of such a wonderful person. His holiness taught everyone how to love and how to be human beings, and for that, I am very thankful. I hope the faithful can find peace in this time, and you have my utmost condolences for your loss. You should know, however, that the world mourns with you, beside you, in this time of grief.

Carrie Carmichael
United States

May Pope Francis go directly to heaven along with George Bott and all the poor souls in purgatory!

Fred Bott
Auburn

I thank you for restoring us all the faith of the lord and reminding us to have trust and faith in humanity and to live by your core values from your teachings. I will pray for you pope Francis may your legacy continue to grow and spread across the world.
Rest in peace Francis
Keith and Tracey Henry n.Ireland

Tracey Henry
Lisburn Northern Ireland

Rest in Peace Pope Francis.

Janice Brown
Silver Spring, MD

Dear Pope Francis, thank you for your example of humility, hope and faith. May we follow in your footsteps to open the message of the Gospel to all. May we learn from your message of fraternity and peace and care for our common home. And may we learn to love one another as the Lord commanded us. As you said, “in the sunset of our lives, we shall be judged in our love”. Dear pope Francis, thank you, rest in peace and pray for us!

Sotero Arizu
USA

May God grant Pope Frances the eternal light of God’s grace and immediate entry into Heaven to be with him, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Our Immaculate Mother, St Joseph and all the Angels & Saints. May he rest in the peace of Heaven. He was a beautiful soul. He loved greatly. He will be greatly missed.

Mary Seiffert
Fairfax, Va. USA

Rest In Peace

Carole Mozgo
Scranton, PA

Pope Francis you were an inspiration for all in your words and deeds. Guided by the Holy Spirit you were a faithful servant. We pray that we too will remember your message for peace and respect for all God’s children. Pray for us so that we may always follow Our Lords will
Amen!

Judy Rath
San Antonio,TX,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.