Although he was a Christian leader in his official work, atheists, agnostics, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and people of all religions have been led and guided by him.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu earned the respect and love of millions of South Africans and the world. He carved out a permanent place in their hearts and minds, becoming known affectionately as “The Arch”.
SA’s beloved Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has died aged 90. The Nobel Peace laureate died peacefully at the Oasis Frail Care Centre in Cape Town this morning. The Anglican cleric and human rights activist earned international acclaim for his strident anti-apartheid voice, his lifelong stance against any form of discrimination and his post-apartheid role as reconciler and international peace ambassador.
It would be futile to seek a definitive measure of Desmond Tutu in his life. What matters is the consistency of his focus. He said that he hurt less than he had done during his earlier years, but that his wounds persisted.