'Symbol of Human Rights Movement' Archbishop Tutu Rests at Cape Town Cathedral

The late Desmond Tutu, Honorary Archbishop of the Anglican Church of South Africa
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] Desmond Tutu, the late Archbishop and symbol of black human rights movement in South Africa, passed away on the 2nd (local time).

According to AFP and other agencies, early that day, Archbishop Tutu's burial ceremony was held at St. George's Anglican Cathedral in Cape Town, where he had led the anti-apartheid (black racial discrimination) movement during his lifetime. The Anglican Church issued a statement explaining that the ceremony was conducted as a private family service.

About 20 family members, including his wife Leah Tutu, were present at the site, and Tabo Makgoba, the current Archbishop of Cape Town, placed his urn beneath the memorial stone in front of the cathedral's central altar.

Archbishop Tutu received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his anti-apartheid activism and passed away at the age of 90 on the 26th of last month.

He had requested a modest funeral during his lifetime, specifically asking for the use of an inexpensive coffin and an eco-friendly cremation method. His body was laid in a simple pine coffin and was open for public condolences from the 30th to 31st of last month.

The memorial service held on the 1st, attended by 100 people including family, acquaintances, religious and political figures, was personally attended by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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