On June 12, 1984, Desmond Tutu was enthroned as the first Black Anglican Bishop of Johannesburg, South Africa. Tutu’s appointment was a powerful spiritual and political moment during the peak of apartheid. A passionate advocate of nonviolence and human rights, Tutu used the pulpit to call for economic sanctions against the apartheid regime and promote interracial reconciliation. His leadership in the church bolstered the global visibility of the anti-apartheid struggle. Tutu’s elevation broke ecclesiastical racial barriers and served as a moral compass during a period of escalating state violence. His role helped bridge religious authority with political activism, ultimately earning him the Nobel Peace Prize later that year.
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