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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Our condolences to the family of Pope Francis. May God send you comfort at this difficult time. May he rest in peace 🙏.

Magdalena Ybarra

Karnes City,Texas

Que nuestro Señor te recibas en su santo brazos!

Te amo Francisco! Paz y Bien!

Bienvo

bienvenido martinez

Our Dear pope Francis: Continue watching over us from up above our dear angel. May you rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon you. Love you❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Norma R. Acuna Alice, Texas

Norma Acuna

Alice, Texas

Thank you Pope Francis for everything you did for the world. You have been an inspiration to many and forever changed the world for the better. May you rest in peace with the Lord

Matthew Zamora

Texas

Our Dear Pope Francis: due to your love towards each one of us and your humbleness I’m more than sure God welcomed you with open arms. May you rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon you. Thank you so much for loving us so much. Please continue taking care of us from up above our sweet angel. Love you❤️

Norma Acuna

Prayers for Pope Francis. May he rest in tha arms of our beloved Lord Jesus Christ.

Rose Bernal

Alice , Texas

My deepest condolences to all. May your hearts be healed, and find comfort in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Stephanie Vega

San Diego, tx

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Papa Francisco. May he rest peacefully in the love of Jesus our Savior.

Jaime Treviño

Alice, TX

May Pope Francis rest in eternal Peace.
His compassion and service inspired the World.

Orlando & Pam Garcia

San Diego, Texas

Sending our deepest condolences. 🙏🏼

Jana Oscar Gonzalez

Texas

Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. The world has been blessed by having witnessed the life of a humble and remarkable man whose message was the same for Catholics and non-Catholics alike: peace, hope, faith, inclusion and fairness for all. Pope Francis lived his life showing us how everyone should live so that we can all get closer to God. Thank you Pope Francis for being such an amazing man. May Perpetual Light Shine Upon You. ❤️🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼❤️

Celina Garcia

Alice, Texas

May Pope Frances be celebrating with our Heavenly Father. Pope Frances modeled the importance of prayer and repentance. His leadership reminded us how we can make difference through love and compassion. He served till the end, as Jesus. Pope Frances rest in peace.

Anysia Treviño

Alice, TX

Dear Pope Francis, your boundless humility, deep compassion, and unwavering love have truly brightened our lives. Your example serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all of us. May you rest in peace.

Leila Narvaez

San Antonio, TX

The world mourns the loss of an extraordinary pontiff. He truly taught us what the church is at its core. His example of humility, love and mercy is not just an example for clergy, but for Catholic Christians as a whole. May perpetual light shine upon him, and may the Holy Spirit guide us in this transition for the Universal Church.

Belinda Riojas

Texas

Our Sincerest Condolences For The Family Of Pope Francis 🙏❤️🙏—We Mourn The Loss Of Such A Beautiful Person!! Humble— Simple—Faithful— A Friend To All and A Compassionate Man— Full Of Love and Understanding —Wanting Us To Be A Peaceful World!!! May He Rest In Eternal Peace With Our Creator In Paradise!!🙏 💔✝️🪽🙏

Librada Vela

San Diego Texas—USA

Rest In Peace, Pope Francis.🙏❤️

Sylvia Flores

Alice, Tx

May Pope Frances celebrate in heaven with our Heavenly Father. His leadership reminded us to pray and repent. He was a testament to humanity and kindness. He served till the end as Jesus. Pope Frances rest in peace.

Anysia Trevino

Alice, TX

May his soul find peace and rest in Our Lord’s embrace

Conor Fermoyle

Richmond, VA

Your loving words opened the hearts of so many. Your love and kindness will be remembered always. May you be embraced in the beautiful heavenly gates. Rest in peace.

Emily Lopez

Alice TX

We join the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a shepherd of peace, faith, and compassion. His legacy of humility, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to humanity will forever echo in the church. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his spirit continue to guide us toward unity, love, and hope.

Amanda Perez-Rodriguez and Family

Alice, TX

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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