Desmond Tutu

• South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu honoured at state funeral

  Tutu died last Sunday at age 90. His plain pine coffin, the cheapest available at his request to avoid any ostentatious displays, was the center of the service.

  World

  Jan 1, 2022
  
• South Africans honour legacy of anti-apartheid leader Desmond Tutu

  Bells rang at midday Monday from St. George’s Anglican Cathedral in Cape Town to honor Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, a day after his death at age 90.

  World

  Dec 27, 2021
  
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• Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s anti-apartheid activist, dies at 90

  The Nobel Peace Prize winner worked tirelessly, though non-violently, for the downfall of South Africa's brutal regime of oppression against the Black majority.

  Politics

  Dec 26, 2021
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• Royal baby Archie makes debut, meets Desmond Tutu during first-ever official royal engagement

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are currently on a 10-day royal tour in Africa with their baby boy in tow.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 25, 2019
• Nobel peace laureate Desmond Tutu turns 85, calls for more assisted dying laws

  President Jacob Zuma marked Tutu's birthday on Friday, saying the former archbishop made big contributions to South African democracy, which followed the end of white minority rule in 1994.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2016
• South Africa’s Desmond Tutu defends reconciliation process

  Retired archbishop Desmond Tutu has defended the reconciliation policy that ended white minority rule in South Africa, saying the country has social and economic problems largely because of later mismanagement.

  World

  Feb 8, 2016
• Prince Harry talks charity work with retired archbishop Desmond Tutu in South Africa

  Britain's Prince Harry and retired South African archbishop Desmond Tutu have discussed charity work and community development over tea in South Africa.

  World

  Nov 30, 2015
• Daughter of Desmond Tutu to speak at GTA symposium

  Rev. Mpho Tutu, daughter of South African social rights activist Desmond Tutu, will be in Richmond Hill in April to take part in events organized by the Community Inclusivity Equity Council of York Region.

  Jan 20, 2015
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• Desmond Tutu takes uncompromising stand against oilsands, urges cooperation on environment

  Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu has taken an uncompromising stand against the oilsands while urging all sides to work together to protect the environment and aboriginal rights.

  Environment

  May 31, 2014
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• Tutu won’t lecture Canadians on environment

  South African Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu is expected to open a two-day conference on aboriginal treaties and the oilsands Friday by answering questions from reporters and taking an aerial tour of the massive industrial development.

  Canada

  May 30, 2014