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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You wonderful man who changed the hearts of so many with your love that shined for all to see. You are now with God whom you loved and preached his scriptures with true warmth and love. God has blessed you . Xxx

Babsi N/A

Wales uk

To the immediate and extended family of Pope Francis I extend my deepest condolences. To the Church and the faithful I extend my deepest sympathy on the psssing of our beloved Pope. Truly a special man of God who tried to emulate Christ. Now you are at peace. May we continue to be the people that God asks us to be.

Robin Andrews

United States

Rest in peace Papa.

Dennis Agwatu

RIP Francis. Pray for us and look after the world and keep humanity safe.

Pat Sharkey

Ireland

May his life of service to our Lord Jesus Christ and his desire to reach those most marginalized by the world be rewarded with countless miracles thereby leading to mass conversions.

Rafael Cuellar

Alice, Texas, USA

May you rest in peace. Holy Father Pope Francis. I was lucky to see you easter Sunday 2016. A day I will never forget.
God bless you.

Fiona Stubley

United Kingdom

Prayers for the repose of the soul
of beloved Pope Francis. A man of peace and love.

Donna Maley

Silver Spring

Thank you for bringing hope, love and understanding in the true message of Christ sadly lacking in so much of today's world leaders. Go raibh maith agat

Greg Ó Donnabháin

Ireland

May God be with you -rest in peace.

Patricia Kenny

Lakewood NJ

Thank you, Pope Francis. Rest in peace!!! 🙏🏾

Deborah Stewart

United States

Rest in eternal peace.

Jo-Anne Sorrentino

New York

Rest in peace, Santo Papa. My whole family and I love you and you will always be in our hearts.

Myrna Dantes

Bakersfield, CA

It is a sad loss. He was a good man. R.I.P.

Cindy Shanahan

United Kingdom

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.. Thank you for teaching us to be humble and to respect others . Rest In Peace. God keep Blessing our spiritual leaders .
Love ❤️ Nubia & Graham

Nubia &Graham Gonzalez

London United Kingdom

Special memories of seeing Pope Francis in Croke Park and the Phoenix Park. He was a wonderful devout and humble Man and an inspiration to us All. May He Rest in Peace.

Ken Waller

Dublin

May our good Lord reward your servitude for eternity. In Christ’s name Amen.

Susan Lindsay

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord, let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen

Louise Trower

United Kingdom

My heart is profoundly inspired by the timeless legacy of our revered Francis. May the angels in heaven celebrate his remarkable spirit in paradise.

Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen 🙏

We will miss you and we Love you Pope Francis. 🥰

Maribel Fricke

San Diego

Rest in, heavenly Peace Pope Francis.. We love you and miss you holly father.
Rest in the arms of our Lord Almighty 🙏🙏🙏

Maji Job

Sultanate of Oman

Thank you for your service and leading change in our church. And for standing up for the people and pushing boundaries to make the right calls. Say hello to Nana and Poppa who will I'm sure attend your next service in heaven.

Sam and Ashleigh Shepherd

New Zealand

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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