People read cards left with flowers in memory of Anglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu at the St. 31, 2021, where he will lie in state for a second day in Cape Town, South Africa. Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial equality and Anti valentines day gifts rights died Sunday at the age of 90.

On behalf of local leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Africa South Area presidency has issued a statement of condolence in joining millions around the world in mourning the recent passing of South African struggle icon and statesman Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. The statement was posted Friday, Dec. 31, on the area’s Newsroom page as well as on the Church’s general Newsroom site. His pastoral ministry and inspiring work in promoting peace, reconciliation and human rights will leave an indelible legacy for generations to come.

26, in Cape Town, South Africa. He had been hospitalized several times since 2015 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997. He was the first Black bishop of Johannesburg and later the Anglican archbishop of Cape Town. We affirm our conviction of the soul’s immortal nature and the knowledge that we can join with loved ones after this mortal life has ended. May the comfort and strength that comes through the Savior’s grace be felt by all — especially Mama Leah Tutu and the entire Tutu family. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church.