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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May Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, rest in peace. He is missed by us all. May he pray for us.

Eric and Diane Barnes

Watsonville, CA, United States of America

Pray for us Holy Father you know what we're going through...you will be deeply missed. You were God's angel here on earth and you did the best you could. Now it's up to us. Thank you rest in God's loving arms.

Norma Soto

El Paso

Rest for all Eternity in the Presence of the Blessed Trinity Pope Francis. Thank you for showing us the Face of Jesus & His great love. Please continue to Pray for all the people on earth that we may one day join you for all Eternity.

Peggy Baumer

Palm Harbor Florida

Offering gratitude for Pope Francis’s love, devotion, and dedicated service to the Church throughout his life, particularly as our Holy Father. May his messages of love, mercy, forgiveness, and faithful service to those in need resonate throughout our Church and bless the world. We pray for the repose of his soul and eternal life with God.

Jacquelyne Rocan

Houston, Texas

I was so sad to hear the news, I pray the next pope will try to follow Pope Francis' example. I wish he could have been here a little longer. He was truly loved. May he rest in peace. My prayers to his family.

marie kelly

salem, nh

thank you for all you gave us

ANGELA RAO

BURLINGTON

God bless you for all your good works for us.

Agatha Bradburn

RESTON

You were truly a gift from heaven.

RedElisa Mendoza

No.Miami

Pope Francis, A true shining light leader. He reminded us that God loved us all, no matter who we are, where we live, what color we are, how much money we have, that we are ALL brothers and sisters in Christ. He told us “not to look at anybody down, the only time you looked at someone down was to help them and lift them up.” Your kindness, love, grace & mercy will forever remain in my heart. I will miss your lovely smile as well of your concern of the welfare of those most vulnerable.

Sylvia Ozuna

Alice, Texas

Pope Francis was a compassionate and kind gentleman. It was lovely to be in his warm, welcoming, and comforting presence at Croke Park, World Meeting of Families in 2018. I felt that his good blessings that day changed my misfortunes into better times. I think he'll be remembered most for his actions which have always tried to build peace and harmony between people. He was the Pope of hope and light, guiding people out of darkness. Rest in Peace, Pope Francis.

Sinéad Jones

Dublin, Ireland

Praying for Pope Francis.

Elizabeth Kaulbach

Yucaipa

I will always remeber your SMILE and may you rest in peace Pope francis.. Thank you.

Marie Lewis

Scarsdale

Let perpetual light shine upon Pope Francis. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Erlinda Ronas

San Francisco

So very grateful for Pope Francis' urging us to Care for Our Common Home. May the Laudato Si movement and various other groups like the Catholic Climate Covenant it inspired continue to grow and flourish. Pope Francis leaves a living green legacy.

MARY Elizabeth Kenel

WASHINGTON, DC

Rest in Peace.

Thurman and Esther Mattingly

Centerville

Eternal rest grant unto your Servant of God, Pope Francis and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace ➕ May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. AMEN ➕

JOSEPH STANKAVAGE

Washington, DC USA

Thank you, Pope Francis! Your 2015 visit brought together Chinese Catholics in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and beyond. Your message of mercy and love had touched many all over the world. May you rest in God's peace!

Carolyn Ng

Greenbelt, MD

Neve met Pope Francis in person but always feel his grace. Thank you for all what you did and what you do in heaven. Rest in peace Pope Francis. God bless.

RAFAEL PALMAIRA

POTOMAC, MD

May eternal rest and heavenly peace be granted to Pope Francis, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.

Phyllis Swenson

Virginia

May Pope Francis rest in peace!

Helen Trepanier

Richfield

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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