Originally published in Ecumenical News A movie based on the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, titled The Forgiven that was panned by American critics earlier this year might face some unsympathetic reviews when it is released to South African cinemas next month. The film, which […]
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Tutu’s case for assisted dying will ‘fuel pejudice against elderly, dying and disabled’
Originally published in MERCATORNET It is perhaps in the nature of celebrities to champion causes they perceive to be popular. Celebrity bishops are no exception and Desmond Tutu’s support for Lord Falconer’s Assisted Dying Bill is not surprising but deeply disappointing. Dignity in Dying, the former Voluntary Euthanasia Society, has […]
Tutu, Cameron urged to defend ex-gay rights
African Anglican leader suggests Tutu was paid to support gay agenda Former homosexual and managing director of New Living Way Ministry Andre Bekker has urged South African gay rights activists Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron to advocate for the dignity and respect of former homosexuals. In […]
Tutu ‘out of order’ says Meshoe
African Christian Democratic Party president, Rev Kenneth Meshoe, today criticised recent remarks by Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the launch of the United Nations’ “Free and Equal” campaign to promote fair treatment of LGBT persons. At the event Tutu reportedly said: “I would not worship a God who is homophobic.” The […]
Tutu says he would not worship a ‘homophobic’ God
Originally published in Christian Today Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said he would rather go to hell than worship a God who was homophobic. The South African Nobel peace laureate made the outspoken comments at the launch of a global United Nations campaign against homophobia. The Free and Equal campaign will […]
Bush, Blair should be tried for war crimes, Tutu Says
Originally published in Christian Post Former US President George W. Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair should be tried as war criminals, Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican Archbishop of South Africa, wrote Sunday. “The immorality of the United States and Great Britain’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003, […]
Anglican delegation to interview Tutu on his “endorsement” of abortion clinic
A delegation of Anglican clergy has been appointed to interview Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu about a “report in the media that suggests” that he “has given his support to a clinic that offers abortion on request”. The decision follows a resolution by the Anglican Diocesan Synod in Port Elizabeth on […]
Tutu support for abortion to be debated at Anglican Synod
Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s support of abortion and his endorsement of the work of the Marie Stopes Clinic (a chain of abortion clinics) will be discussed at the Anglican Diocesan Synod in Port Elizabeth next week. The pro-abortion-on-request stance of the former leader of the Anglican Church of South Africa is […]
Tutu invitation to US Catholic university “shameful” — pro-life activists
Originally published in LifeSiteNews Observers are asking why a Catholic university in Spokane, Washington, would invite Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu to address its graduating class considering his decades-long record of supporting abortion, homosexuality, female ordination, theological liberalism, and collectivist economic theories condemned by the Roman Catholic Church. Administrators at Gonzaga […]
Questions over Tutu billboard in abortion clinic
A pro-life campaigner who prays outside Mary Stopes Clinic in central Cape Town at the start of every working day says he was shocked one morning when he spotted Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s face and personal endorsement message on a billboard in the clinic. Peter Thorp, who has spent more than […]