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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RIP Pope Francis, God bless

Theresa Constantino

Pennsylvania

Thank you Pope Frances

Joana Oliveira

Maryland

I GIVE MY FULL CONDOLENCES TO POPE FRANCIS. POPE FRANCIS HAS DONE WELL AS POPE WHEN HE WAS LIVING. I THANK HIM FOR KEEPING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH STRONG. REST IN PEACE !

STEPHEN CAMILLE

USA

May your soul rest in peace.

Louise Vos

Flagler Beach,FL

May God Bless You, Dearest Pope Francis!! You are no longer ill or having problems breathing. As for us here on Earth, please continue to pray for us. We will always keep you in our hearts and prayers as well. Thank You for Your Guidance and Love.

Kelly Barrios

Harvey

Pope Francis watch over us from heaven as you did on earth and please help us.

Denise Smallwood

New Pekin

Viva il Papa!

Kent & Dibs Willis

Kansas, USA

Say hi to my family love you

David Torres

Danville Georgia

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him! May he rest in peace! Amen!
Our prayers are also with the cardinals as the travel to the Vatican to choose his successor! Amen!

Ann & Michael Lynch

Freedom, PA

‘go out to proclaim the merciful embrace of the Father’(pope francis)
In dear Pope Francis' proclamation of the 2025 Jubilee Year, may we embrace the spirit of mercy and forgiveness; recognize the presence of Christ in our daily lives; shift towards a more hopeful perspective, in God's word; and walk towards a brighter future, emphasizing kindness & compassion. As the first Pontiff from the Americas, we are grateful, and will continue here, for now.
We love you always! May you rest in eternal peace and Our Lady usher you into the presence of her Son. (Krzewick & Petit of New England)

David Krzewick

Nashua, New Hampshire, USA

Rest in Peace

Michael giangrande

Bayonne,NJ

Thank you Holy Father for leading us with grace and compassion. God bless you.

Maureen McAuvic

United States

Estimado Papa Francisco,
Le doy gracias a Dios todo poderoso y creador de la vida y el amor por darnos a usted como Papa. Que dios Padre le tenga en su Santa Gloria reposando en santa paz. Gracias Papa francisco por su diligencia con los pobres, los marginados, los presos, y por luchar defendiendo la LEY De Dios, todo poderoso. Amén!!
Si Dios se o permite, ruegue por mi vocación, la Misión de Jesuscristo a la que he sido llamada a servir, evangelizando y catequizando. Amén!

CRISTINA GARCES

Cincinnati, OH

Condolences for your family on earth and in Heaven.

Jennifer Koch

Harrisburg, PA

Thank you for your special devotion to Saint Joseph !

Maria Pérez-Lavaud

Montgomery Village, MD

May Pope Francis rest in Peace in the Arms of Our Lord and His Holy Mother. Protect us from your Heavenly Throne. Amen

ATTAH J AMON

ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE

We mourn the loss of the Holy Father.

Everett Griffiths

Ashburn

RIP Pope Francisco may the lord receive him in his arms and shine upon him the perpetual light.

Ana Benitez

Alexandria VA

God’s loving servant
Thank you always for your prayers, blessings & love for us
Rest in peace.

Christina Gonzalez

Houston, TX

With deep reverence and profound sympathy, I offer my prayers for the soul of Pope Francis. His unwavering compassion, moral clarity, and tireless devotion to the dignity of all life - human, animal, and the natural world -touched hearts across every corner of the globe. A true shepherd in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, he called us to care for our “common home,” while his grace, humility, and fearless voice for the marginalized will forever echo in our hearts. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his legacy guide us to walk with courage, kindness, compassion, and love.

Dr. Legend Thurman

North Bethesda, MD

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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