Chennai, Apr 21 (Reporter) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday condoled the death of Pope Francis and said he was a transformative figure who led the Catholic Church with empathy and progressive values and the legacy he left behind was one of compassion in action and faith grounded in humanity. In his message, Mr Stalin said Pope Francis was a compassionate and progressive voice who brought humility, moral courage, and a deep sense of empathy to the papacy. His dedication to the poor, his embrace of the marginalised, and his advocacy for justice, peace, and interfaith dialogue earned him respect far beyond the Catholic world. The legacy he leaves behind is one of compassion in action and faith grounded in humanity. "Deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a transformative figure who led the Catholic Church with empathy and progressive values. He was a compassionate and progressive voice who brought humility, moral courage, and a deep sense of empathy to the papacy. His dedication to the poor, his embrace of the marginalised, and his advocacy for justice, peace and interfaith dialogue earned him respect far beyond the Catholic world". "The legacy he leaves behind is one of compassion in action and faith grounded in humanity" , Mr Stalin said. Leaders of various political parties, including PMK Founder Dr S.Ramadoss and Working President Dr Anbumani also condoled his death...////...