ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU: ¨I would not worship a God who is homophobic and that is how deeply I feel about this¨

Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Interview: Desmond Tutu on gay rights, the Middle East and Pope Francis 

RNS () — Retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his fight against apartheid in South Africa, continues to speak around the globe on justice and peace. Butler University and neighboring Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis announced Thursday (Sept. 12) that they would name a center for the 81-year-old icon.By Sarah Pulliam Bailey| Religion News Service, Published: September 13

Just before the announcement of the new center, Tutu spoke with Religion News Service about faith and justice, Israel and Palestine and Pope Francis’ recent selfie and lifestyle choices. Some answers have been edited for length and clarity:

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