Known and loved across the globe for his candid nature, moral integrity, and fierce fight for justice, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutuโs death is mourned not only in South Africa. The world has lost one of its brightest stars.ย ๐ข
These are some of the messages weโve seen on social media.
In his address to the nation last night, President @CyrilRamaphosa described Archbishop Desmond Tutu as one of the nationโs finest patriots; a man of unwavering courage, principled conviction, whose life was spent in the service of others. #RIPDesmondTutu pic.twitter.com/R4YoHKppbM
โ The Presidency ๐ฟ๐ฆ (@PresidencyZA) December 27, 2021
#DesmondTutu died, he visited #AnneFrankHouse 2 Feb 2014:
โ Anne Frank House (@annefrankhouse) December 26, 2021
โIt is devastating to know what we can do to one another but it is also exhilarating that human spirit can be indomitable. Thank you God for Anne & the inspiration she has provided. May we never treat others this wayโ #RIP pic.twitter.com/MR0GfAET6o
A message of condolence from Her Majesty The Queen on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu:
โ The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 26, 2021
Archbishop Tutu was a an incredible South African. A moral giant, a leader and a true reconciler. He was guided always by love.
โ Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) December 26, 2021
May he join the giants of faith. May the Lord welcome him home, with the timeless words of โwell done my good and faithful servantโ. #RIPDesmondTutu pic.twitter.com/55MKiH5QfI
Today, we are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a true servant of God and of the people, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. We send our deepest condolences to the people of South Africa who are mourning this great loss.
โ President Biden (@POTUS) December 26, 2021
The @_AfricanUnion joins the people & Govt of #SouthAfrica in mourning the passing of Anti-Apartheid icon, Archbishop #DesmondTutu. A man of faith convinced in the power of reconciliation through restorative justice, the Arch was a true shepherd of peace. May he rest in peace.
โ Moussa Faki Mahamat (@AUC_MoussaFaki) December 26, 2021
Today, we lost a true liberation struggle icon, an inspiration to men, women & youth. @TheDesmondTutu spoke his mind against injustice & bad governance without fear. He said โMy humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.โ We will miss him dearly. #RIP pic.twitter.com/0jInrkCnwo
โ UN ECOSOC President (@UNECOSOC) December 26, 2021
RIP Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Selfless, compassionate, fervent human rights defender. https://t.co/YKM911qHv6
โ @UN Human Rights Southern Africa (@ohchr_sa) December 26, 2021
โWe live in a world dominated by greed. We have allowed the interests of capital to outweigh the interests of human beings and our Earth.โ
โ Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) December 26, 2021
Article by the brilliant Desmond Tutu, from 2014. Rest in Peace. https://t.co/j1atdBwHth
โMy humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.โ
โ kerry washington (@kerrywashington) December 26, 2021
Rest in Power, Archbishop #DesmondTutu ๐๐พ pic.twitter.com/o0ZSsLL233
Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others. A universal spirit, Archbishop Tutu was grounded in the struggle for liberation and justice in his own country, but also concerned with injustice everywhere. pic.twitter.com/qiiwtw8a5B
โ Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 26, 2021
My dad is at rest. Thank you Tshezi for all you have been to our family and the world. Lala ngo xolo Desmond Mpilo Tutu.
โ Naomi Tutu (@TutuNaomi) December 26, 2021
One of the greatest most peaceful Souls has left the planet. A hope giver, peace maker, justice warrior. Thank you Archbishop Desmond Tutu ๐๐พ pic.twitter.com/HzyZHKiMef
โ Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) December 26, 2021
My mother and Archbishop #DesmondTutu when he was in Atlanta, at her invitation, for the 1st #MLKDay Service in January 1986. During that service, @TheKingCenter and my mother awarded the Archbishop with the #MLK Peace Prize.
โ Be A King (@BerniceKing) December 26, 2021
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama sends his condelences on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. https://t.co/njLb7BY3Ky
โ Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) December 26, 2021
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