Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik, and Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday expressed their heartfelt condolences on the passing of Pope Francis.
Taking to the social media platform X, Chief Minister Majhi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who will always be remembered for his compassion and humility. As the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, he inspired millions across the world with his message of unity and love. My heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community.”
Deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who will always be remembered for his compassion and humility. As the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, he inspired millions across the world with his message of unity and love. My heartfelt…
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) April 21, 2025
Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik also expressed his sorrow on social media, stating, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His papacy was exemplified by compassion, humility, and the promotion of interfaith dialogue. May his soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his millions of fans and followers.”
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of His Holiness #PopeFrancis. His Papacy was exemplified by compassion, humility and promotion of interfaith dialogue. May his soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his millions of fans and followers.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) April 21, 2025
Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, in a post on X, conveyed, “Hon’ble Governor Shri @DrHariBabuK expressed deep sorrow over the passing of #PopeFrancis, the first Latin American pope. He said that the Pope’s unwavering dedication to promoting peace, compassion, and unity profoundly touched the hearts of millions around the world.”
Hon’ble Governor Shri @DrHariBabuK expressed deep sorrow over the passing of #PopeFrancis, the first Latin American pope. He said that the Pope’s unwavering dedication to promoting peace, compassion, and unity profoundly touched the hearts of millions around the world.
— Governor Odisha (@GovernorOdisha) April 21, 2025
