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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My deepest condolences. He lived the gospel.he truly was a man oGod.his compassion was love of the other.

Annabelle Garcia

For the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis May he Rest In Peace Amen. Thank you for being our Example.

Jose Luis Peña

Corpus Christi Tx

Rest in peace dear Pope Francis! You will be missed! You are one of a kind! Thank you for your example! 🙏🙏🙏

hilda montemayor

Alice, Texas, USA

Reat in peace Holy Father. Thank you for your ministry in and to the Church and being a witness to the joy of the Gospel. May Our Blessed Mother accompany you to the Father's House.

Fr. Brady Willliams

Corpus Christi, Texas

May perpetual light shine upon Pope Francis, may he rest in peace with our father.

Alejandro Gonzalez

Alice, Tx

Lord please have mercy on the soul of your most humble servant for he showed great mercy to everyone he met.

John Pierce

Alice, Texas

Thank you for your constant care. Rest in glory, Pope Francis. Semper Fi.

Kinslow Bailey

Mount Rainier,Maryland USA

I am a Catholic priest.We missed our holy father papa Francis.

Fr.Francis Medanki

United States

Catholics were so blessed to have Pope Francis lead the church in a positive direction. Welcoming to all because we are all children of God. The Gates of Heaven have welcomed a great Pope. Rest in peace Pope Francis.

Deacon Ernesto and Sylvia Gutierrez

Alice, Texas

My heart aches knowing Pope Francis has ended his earthly journey. He was so attentive to people who were vulnerable to life’s struggles. Praying that God embraced Pope Francis with a warm smile. May he rest peacefully in God’s arms 🙏🏼

Sylvia Zamora

Alice, Texas

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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