Desmond Tutu, South Africa's 'national conscience,' laid to rest at state funeral

South Africa lays Desmond Tutu to rest in state funeral.

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National story. 51 articles from 30 sources. 27 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Jan 1, 2022.

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Left

12 sources
New York TimesLean Left· Jan 1, 2022

South Africa bids farewell to Desmond Tutu with a modest funeral further limited by Covid restrictions.

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· PBS NewsHour, Minneapolis Star Tribune
PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jan 1, 2022

'Moral compass': Requiem for South Africa's Archbishop Tutu

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Jan 1, 2022

'Moral compass': Requiem for South Africa's Archbishop Tutu

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· Jan 1, 2022· ran in 3 outlets

At his funeral, Tutu is remembered for helping end apartheid and championing rights

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Jan 1, 2022

Desmond Tutu, the 'moral compass' of South Africa, honored at funeral

New York TimesLean Left· Jan 1, 2022

With a Simple Funeral, South Africa Bids Farewell to Desmond Tutu

Center

13 sources
Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Maine Public, Delaware Public Media
Maine PublicCenter· Jan 1, 2022

At his funeral, Tutu is remembered for helping end apartheid and championing rights

Delaware Public MediaCenter· Jan 1, 2022

At his funeral, Tutu is remembered for helping end apartheid and championing rights

Ran by 2 outlets· KVIA El Paso, Local News 8
KVIA El PasoCenter· Jan 1, 2022

Desmond Tutu, South Africa's 'national conscience,' laid to rest at state funeral

Local News 8Center· Jan 1, 2022

Desmond Tutu, South Africa's 'national conscience,' laid to rest at state funeral

Local News 8Center· Jan 1, 2022

Desmond Tutu, South Africa's 'national conscience,' laid to rest at state funeral

The HillCenter· Jan 1, 2022

South Africa's president bids farewell to Tutu, 'our moral compass,' at state funeral

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, The Columbian
WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jan 1, 2022

'Moral compass': Requiem for South Africa's Archbishop Tutu

The ColumbianCenter· Jan 1, 2022

‘Moral compass’: Requiem for South Africa’s Archbishop Tutu

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Voice of America, NBC10 Philadelphia, +1 more
Voice of AmericaCenter· Jan 1, 2022

Requiem Praise for South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Jan 1, 2022

Requiem Praise for South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jan 1, 2022

Requiem praise for South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Right

2 sources
MyNorthwestLean Right· Jan 1, 2022· ran in 4 outlets

Requiem praise for South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu

RedStateRight· Dec 27, 2021

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South African Truth and Reconciliation Firebrand, Dies at 90

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

7 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· Jan 1, 2022

South Africa holds funeral for anti-apartheid icon Tutu

The GuardianLean Left· Jan 1, 2022

Funeral of Desmond Tutu takes place in Cape Town

The GuardianLean Left· Dec 31, 2021

Hundreds pay respects to Desmond Tutu ahead of low-key funeral

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Dec 30, 2021

South Africa: Late Archbishop Desmond Tutu lies in state | DW

The GuardianLean Left· Dec 27, 2021

‘We looked up to him’: South Africa begins week of mourning for Desmond Tutu

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  1. Dec 27, 2021Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s moral conscience, dies at 90
  2. Dec 31, 2021South Africa lays Desmond Tutu to rest in state funeral

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