child of God, known by name and whose very hairs are numbered. Praise and adore God and thank him for ever and ever. Amen. - Desmond Tutu

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child of God, known by name and whose very hairs are numbered. Praise and adore God and thank him for ever and ever. Amen.

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About Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu (7 October 1931 – 26 December 2021) is a South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop who rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid. He was the first black Archbishop of Cape Town and bishop of the Church of the Province of Southern Africa (now the Anglican Church of Southern Africa). He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.

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Birth Name: Desmond Mpilo Tutu
Also Known As: The Arch
Alternative Names: Archbisphop Desmond Tutu
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