JOHANNESBURG (AP) – Reactions to the death of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former Archbishop of Cape Town Desmond Tutu on Sunday:
« The death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu (always known as Arch) is a message that we share with deeper Receiving grief – but also with deep gratitude when we think about his life. … Arch’s love changed the lives of politicians and priests, township residents and world leaders. The world is different because of this man. « – Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
» The friendship and spiritual bond between us was something we valued very much. Archbishop Desmond Tutu was fully committed to serving his brothers and sisters for the common good. He was a true humanist and a committed human rights advocate. ”- the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet.
“ I am deeply saddened to hear of Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s death. He was a critical figure in the struggle against apartheid and in the struggle for a new South Africa – and will be remembered for his spiritual guidance and irrepressible good humor. « – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
» He was never afraid from calling human rights abusers, no matter who they are, and his legacy must be honored by continuing his work to ensure equality for all. « – Shenilla Mohamed, Executive Director of Amnesty International South Africa.
» The loss of the emeritus Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu is immeasurable. He was larger than life and for so many in South Africa and around the world his life has been a blessing. His contributions to the fight against injustice, locally and globally, are only matched by the depth of his reflection on creating a liberating future for human societies. « – The Nelson Mandela Foundation.
» I am saddened by the death of global wise men to experience human rights leaders and mighty pilgrims on earth. … A great, influential elder is now an eternal, testifying ancestor. And we’re better because he was here. ”- Dr. Bernice King, youngest daughter of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
“We are all devastated at the loss of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The elders would not be what they are today without his passion, commitment, and keen moral compass. He inspired me to be a “prisoner of hope” in his inimitable phrase. Arch has been respected worldwide for his commitment to justice, equality, and freedom. Today we mourn his death but reaffirm our determination to keep his faith alive. « – Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and Chair of The Elders, an independent group of world leaders and human rights activists.
Tutu’s death » closes an important one Chapter in Africa’s long and painful struggle for justice, freedom and democracy and the continent’s current efforts to create wealth and find its competitive advantage in the rest of the world. For South Africans it is a great reckoning with the reality that their heroic liberators are leaving one by one. ”- Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former prime minister and opposition leader.
“ His legacy is moral strength, moral courage and clarity. He felt for people. In public and alone he cried because he felt the pain of people. And he laughed – no, he didn’t just laugh, he cackled with joy – as he shared their joy. « – Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba.
» A powerful and courageous voice for non-violence, reconciliation and peace. He is very much missed in our troubled world. May he rest in peace. « – Egypt’s former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mohamed ElBaradei.
» Through his outstanding work over the years as a cleric, freedom fighter and peacemaker, Archbishop Tutu inspired a generation of African leaders who supported his nonviolent approaches to freedom . ”- Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Tutu’s death is “a loss for justice, truth and peace in the world. … He loved Palestine and Palestine loved him. ”- Mohammed Shtayyeh, Prime Minister of the West-backed Palestinian Authority.
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