Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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In reversal, Tutu praises South Africa's president

AP News 111 days ago

Revered South African cleric praises president whose leadership skills he once questioned Retired archbishop Desmond Tutu on Thursday praised South Africa's president, ending an ugly rift dividing the leader of the country's governing party and a widely beloved elder statesman. Tutu lauded ...

Obama to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 16

AP Features 117 days ago

President Barack Obama is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 16 people, including political ally Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, tennis legend Billie Jean King and retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. The White House announced the list of recipients Thursday. ...

Obama to give 16 'agents of change' US Medal of Freedom

AFP American Edition 117 days ago

President Barack Obama will next month award the highest US civilian honor to 16 "agents of change" including Desmond Tutu, Stephen Hawking and Muhammad Yunus, the White House said Thursday. Obama will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom on August 12 to ...

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