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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Heavenly Father, please welcome Pope Francis in your loving arms. Grant him eternal peace, joy and happiness with you in paradise.
May the perpetual light shine upon him!
Amen!

Carina, Scott & Sami Wise

Round Rock, Texas

Saint him!

Grace Artz

Woodbridge, Virginia

May Pope Francis be at peace with our Lord and Saviour as he begins his eternal life.

Julie Allenby

Pittsburgh, PA

Thank You Pope Francis for your loving, leadership and support of all living beings and animals. Our Heavenly Father/Jesus now have you with them in heaven.. When it’s my time I look forward to praying with you and our lord for all mankind always. Thank you for your service you’ll be dearly missed… I’ll continue praying for you and all the people of the world.. Thank You Kindly for your loving kindness.. Diane aka Bobbie❤️🙏🌺

Diane McPherson

Henderson, Nevada USA

Thank you for your dedicated service to the Catholic Church. Rest in peace, Pope Francis.

Eileen Sateriale

Methuen, MA

To the family and friends of Pope Francis, as well as all the clergy, nuns and lay people who are mourning his loss,
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteous-ness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. " Amen.

Agnello & Vanessa Mattos

Canada

May God rest Pope Francis soul in Heaven and bless all of us the people in this world to continue his mission bring peace and love to the world.Alleluia .Amen

Hank Madya

Philadelphia,PA USA

Dear Pope of Light & Love, Thank you for your kindness and calm caring spirit. You brought so many wounded people together to try to heal. My prayers will continue for your eternal peace. Your welcome in Heaven must have been pure joy as arms were outstretched. I think I can hear the angels humming a well deserved song. Love, love.

Linda Madeline Beltran

Greensboro NC USA

Pope Francis you inspired me in a way no other pope has. You showed me what it meant to walk in the way of our Lord with mercy , compassion, love, forgiveness and simplicity. We are all God’s children. Thank you for your example. May I one day join you
in heaven with Our Lord and Savior. May God rest your soul.

Casandra Kelly

Orlando, Fl

God Bless Pope Francis 🙏

Gail Roberts

United States

Rest in peace…prayers to all 🙏

Nellie Trevino-Garibaldo

Alice Tx

With profound sorrow, we extend our deepest condolences to His Holiness Pope Francis. In this moment of loss, we stand in prayerful solidarity, honoring the grace, compassion, and spiritual strength that have defined his papacy.

May the comforting presence of God, whom he has served so faithfully, envelop him in peace. We pray that the love of Christ and the prayers of the faithful around the world offer solace and strength in this time of mourning.

His legacy of humility, justice, and boundless mercy will remain a beacon of hope for generations to come.

Linda Essig

Elmwood Park NJ

May Pope Francis' soul rest in peace. In Jesus' name, we pray! Amen

Adelina Bajana

Columbia, MD USA

May you enjoy meeting The Blessed Mother, Jesus and God, our Father as they welcomed you home.

Camille Grupy

North Carolina

Offering heartfelt prayers for the happy repose of the soul of Pope Francis. May God, the Blessed Mother and all the angels and the saints be with you.

In Jesus's name, Amen.

Kathy Gurchiek

Savannah, GA

Thank you, your Holiness for the fervent ministry.
May the angels take you the heavens and enjoy the company of the blessed.
SANTO DUBITO!

Vidal Aguas

Los Angeles, CA

You have always shown deep care and love for all God’s people, and all He has created. Thank you! Rest in Peace, Pope Francis!

Kathleen Shucosky

Kingston, PA

May you rise victorious on the Resurection Morning. Well done. May Angels lead You to Paradise. RIP

CATHERINE MARTIN

Nassau

Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in eternal peace. Amen.

Alberta Savarese

Pittsburgh

I am very sorry for the loss of our Holy Father Pope Francis. May God rest his soul. I am praying for the repose of his soul.

Ines Willis

Fredericksburg. Virginia

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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