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Casket of archbishop desmond tutu. this is the end of his official state service, as he's being laid to rest out there in cape town, south africa, outside the st. george's cathedral. the same cathedral from where he approached, he was eulogized as the spiritual father of south africa. and with many there asking people around the world as a tribute to him, to continue his advocacy for social justice around the world. now, to other news here, russian president vladimir putin delivered his annual new year's address at the stroke of midnight, across russia numerous time zones. but he didn't ment...

His ashes will be interned beneath the floor at st. george's cathedral. it's the end of it in error, the last of south africa's well—known freedom fighters leaves behind a difficult task of the leaders to rid the country of corruption and racial divisions. and to also forge the way forward in the spirit of the moral compass that many believed was a driving force to desmond to choose leadership. the archbishop of canterbury has urged people today not to despair when it comes to climate change. justin welby, who's head of the worldwide anglican communion, has used his new year's message to ref...

Se [ speaking in foreign language ] rest in peace. thank you. >> and we have been listening in to the eulogy for archbishop desmond tutu. that was the south african president cyril ramaphosa delivering the uyoeulogy there. we want to bring in our david mckenzie. the eulogy touched on so many points, he called him a globalr he met. and of course the spiritual father of our nation. he was talk about apartheid of south africa. what stuck out to you, david? >> reporter: i think what stuck out to me is just how much this man achieved in his life. you can see the blue sky coming out here at st. geor...

The family of the late Joseph Adolphus Allen of Arnos Vale who passed away on December 6th, 2021, wishes to express our immense gratitude to all for their support throughout this time of bereavement. We greatly appreciate your reaching out to us, visits, checking on how we were doing, the kind messages of condolence shared, the prayers, calls, cards and wreaths that were given, attendance at the funeral service and …