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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Dearest Pope Francis,
Your life and mission inspired a love for our Roman Catholic faith by all denominations. You truly emulated loving as Jesus loved and serving as Jesus served.
You greatly touched the hearts of my children and grandchildren on June 19,2024 when you paused and turned to bestow a special blessing on my grandson Thomas so beautifully capture on video.
I established a special memorial in my home for our love and gratitude for Gods gift of you.
You will be missed greatly. We will continue to be Pilgrims of Hope for love, joy and peace to perpetuate your legacy.

Eternal rest grant onto Pope Francis, O Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him.

I love you Pope Francis!
Leilani Badley

Leilani Badley

Folsom, CA

Querido papa Francisco ,dejas una enorme huella en nuestro corazón ,gracias 🙏🏼 por todas tus enseñanzas por cada palabra de inspiración gracias 🙏🏼 por siempre estar con los más necesitados ,eres y serás siempre el papa del pueblo -te echaremos mucho de menos ,descansa en paz, y mándanos tu bendición desde el cielo 🌌 donde ya descansas en los brazos del señor .

Ana Cruz

Washington DC

My deepest condolences! Pope Francis you interceded for the April 21, 2019 Easter attack victims in Sri Lanka. May your soul rest in peace.

Samanthi De Costa

Rockville, Maryland, United States of America

Pray for me Pope Francis

Raafat Morcos

May you rest in peace Holy Father. And when you get to Heaven please say a prayer for all of us.
Thank you. Much Love, Gavula Family

Rita and James Gavula & Family

Burlington, MA

Rest in the hands of the Lord. You will always be remembered as a man of god. thanks for time you were able to spend with us on earth.

Jacquelyn Moore

Washington DC

To our Supreme Leader of the Catholic Church, rest in peace.

Sandra Rich

United States

Rest in eternal peace our dearest Holy Father Pope Francis🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Richard Mercado

Washington DC

Thank you for all the spiritual guidance you provided for the people, I feel blessed to have had you as my Pope, may God bless you and keep you in his care, love and I will miss you,

Theresa Kiss

Windber,Pa

God rest your beautiful soul, Pope Francis.

Joanne Loney

Philadelphia

Rest in eternal peace, Pope Francis.. Amen.

Cecilio Galdo

Merthyr Tydfil United Kingdom

May you rest for eternity with God our Father. Pope Francis you were a beautiful example of serving others.

Kassandra Merker

Maryland

I feel like I knew you as a friend. RIP, dear Holy Father !

Barbara Savoca, Obl.S.B.

Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

Thank you for your many years of faithful service to the Catholic Church. May you rest in peace

Marjorie Foley

My sincere condolences to Pope Francis. My prayers are with you and I know you are very happy with Jesus? Our Lord and God now.
You were a loving and caring pope for all people. Please hug my love and husband Blase. Take care of him. God Bless
Love Mary & Blase

Mary P Pilla

Cherry Hill, NJ

To our Holy Father Pope Francis: May God the Father welcome you; May Jesus embrace you, May the Holy Spirit carry you, May the Blessed Mother touch your face. The Angels are celebrating your arrival and St. Peter is holding your hand saying " WELL DONE MY BROTHER ! "
No words can express the love and gratitude I have for you for all of the mercy, compassion and love you have shone the world. I will miss you!

_____ Gregory Guerina, Medford, NJ

Gregory Guerina

Medford NJ

You ‘fought the good fight, you finished the race, and kept the faith’. Rest now in His holy embrace Pope Francis.

Margaret Poenitzsch

Columbus,Texas

Pope Francis, you led the Church with a sincere and kind heart during a time when doubters and naysayers would say otherwise. Thank you for serving our Lord and caring for us all the best way you knew how. I pray that your soul finds its eternal rest with our Lord and Savior, and that you may continue to be a powerful intercessor for all those who seek your help and consolation. God bless you always.

Leanne Huynh

May our Lord Jesus Christ, his blessed mother, Virgin Mary, the Holy Spirit, and the entire celestial choir welcome Pope Francis with open arms. Heartfelt prayers lifted!
With all our love.Your spiritual family, the Owens.’

Teresa Owens

Jupiter Florida

May you be in the arms of Jesus and Mary

Cathy King

United States

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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