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Tutu remains interred amid call to rename Cape Town airport
2 years, 11 months ago

Tutu remains interred amid call to rename Cape Town airport

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The remains of Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Anglican archbishop emeritus of Cape Town, were interred early Sunday during a private family service at the city’s Anglican cathedral. Archbishop Thabo Makgoba laid a small box containing Tutu’s remains to rest in the floor in front of the high altar at St George’s Cathedral. Makgoba …

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South Africa bids farewell to anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu
2 years, 11 months ago

South Africa bids farewell to anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu

Al Jazeera  

Tutu’s death triggered grief among South Africans and the world leaders for a life spent fighting injustices. Tutu died last Sunday aged 90, triggering grief among South Africans and tributes from world leaders for a life spent fighting injustice. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who accorded Tutu a special category funeral, usually designated for presidents and very important people, described the Nobel …

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Desmond Tutu held moral sway over much of Africa. But not with his advocacy for LGBTQ rights
2 years, 11 months ago

Desmond Tutu held moral sway over much of Africa. But not with his advocacy for LGBTQ rights

LA Times  

Women in Cape Town, South Africa, protest a sentence given to two men under Malawi’s anti-gay legislation in May 2010. Leaders of Ghana’s Anglican Church, for example, have joined other religious leaders there in endorsing a bill that would impose prison sentences on people who identify as LGBTQ or support that community. No, I would say, ‘Sorry, I would much …

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Desmond Tutu: South Africa begins week of mourning for anti-apartheid icon
2 years, 11 months ago

Desmond Tutu: South Africa begins week of mourning for anti-apartheid icon

The Independent  

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Explained: From his struggle against apartheid to promoting LGBT rights, Desmond Tutu's contributions to South Africa can't be forgotten
2 years, 11 months ago

Explained: From his struggle against apartheid to promoting LGBT rights, Desmond Tutu's contributions to South Africa can't be forgotten

Firstpost  

The Nobel Peace prize laureate, often described as South Africa’s moral conscience, died in Cape Town on 26 December Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning icon, an uncompromising foe of apartheid and a modern-day activist for racial justice and LGBT rights, died Sunday at 90. Apartheid fight Archbishop Tutu was one of the driving forces behind the anti-apartheid movement …

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My memories of Desmond Tutu, the man we called ‘the Arch’
2 years, 11 months ago

My memories of Desmond Tutu, the man we called ‘the Arch’

The Independent  

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Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s moral conscience, dies at 90
2 years, 11 months ago

Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s moral conscience, dies at 90

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning icon, an uncompromising foe of apartheid and a modern-day activist for racial justice and LGBT rights, died Sunday at 90. Nicknamed “the Arch,” the diminutive Tutu became a towering figure in his nation’s history, comparable to fellow Nobel laureate Nelson Mandela, a prisoner during white rule who became South Africa’s first …

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Anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90
2 years, 11 months ago

Anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90

The Hindu  

South African anti-apartheid icon Archbishop Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, died on Sunday aged 90, sparking an outpouring of tributes for the outspoken Nobel Peace Prize winner. "The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is another chapter of bereavement in our nation's farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans who have bequeathed us a liberated South …

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Desmond Tutu: South Africa’s ‘moral compass’ who fought to end apartheid
2 years, 11 months ago

Desmond Tutu: South Africa’s ‘moral compass’ who fought to end apartheid

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In his later life, Archbishop Desmond Tutu took …

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon, dies at 90; PM Modi, others pay tribute
2 years, 11 months ago

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon, dies at 90; PM Modi, others pay tribute

India TV News  

Highlights Tutu, who previously survived tuberculosis, had undergone a surgery for prostate cancer in 1997 Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon who won the Nobel Peace Prize PM Modi, Dalia Lama, other leaders across the world paid their tributes on Tutu's death Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon who won the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial discrimination …

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IND vs SA, 1st Test: South Africa wear black armbands in memory of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
2 years, 11 months ago

IND vs SA, 1st Test: South Africa wear black armbands in memory of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

India TV News  

Highlights "Desmond Tutu was a patriot without equal; a leader of principle and pragmatism". Before the first ball was bowled by Kagiso Rabada, the South Africans took a knee ahead of start. Tutu was conferred with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his opposition of apartheid in the country In memory of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died at the …

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Desmond Tutu, South African anti-apartheid icon, dies at 90
2 years, 11 months ago

Desmond Tutu, South African anti-apartheid icon, dies at 90

Firstpost  

Tutu, who was the chairman of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, had coined and popularised the term ‘Rainbow Nation’ to describe South Africa, when Nelson Mandela became the first black president of the country. Johannesburg: South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, described as the country’s moral compass, died on Sunday aged 90, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. “The passing of Archbishop Emeritus …

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‘Moral giant’: How the world reacted to Desmond Tutu’s death
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Moral giant’: How the world reacted to Desmond Tutu’s death

Al Jazeera  

The archbishop’s legacy as an ‘anti-apartheid hero’ is remembered in South Africa and around the world. South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced the death of 90-year-old Tutu, saying his loss was “another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans who have bequeathed us a liberated South Africa.” This is how the …

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Key dates in life of S African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu
2 years, 11 months ago

Key dates in life of S African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu

Al Jazeera  

South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist has died at the age of 90. Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and retired Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, has died on Sunday at the age of 90. An uncompromising foe of apartheid, South Africa’s brutal regime of oppression again the Black majority, Tutu worked tirelessly, though non-violently, …

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South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies
2 years, 11 months ago

South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies

Al Jazeera  

Desmond Tutu, 90, was Nobel Peace Prize laureate and veteran of South Africa’s struggle against white minority rule. Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s retired archbishop and anti-apartheid icon, has died aged 90. Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and veteran of South Africa’s struggle against white minority rule, died on Sunday. “The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is another chapter of …

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'Mission: Joy – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times' Review — A sit-down between Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama on concepts of joy
3 years, 2 months ago

'Mission: Joy – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times' Review — A sit-down between Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama on concepts of joy

Firstpost  

The biggest achievement of the filmmakers is their ability to record intimate moments of connection between their protagonists, one of them being a Christian, and the other a Buddhist. It is a call for finding joy through kindness, compassion and forgiveness The legendary friendship between Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu from South Africa and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama from …

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Mural of South Africa's Desmond Tutu is fixed for his 90th
3 years, 2 months ago

Mural of South Africa's Desmond Tutu is fixed for his 90th

The Independent  

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