CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu shed tears of gratitude on his 85th birthday on Friday in South Africa, where he presided over a cathedral Mass despite his poor health. "I am just trying to draw attention to myself," an emotional Tutu said with trademark humor, drawing laughter. View all New York Times newsletters. He said he supported initiatives for assisted dying laws in Britain, the United States, South Africa and elsewhere. South African President Jacob Zuma said Tutu made big contributions to freedom and democracy in South Africa.

Source: New York Times October 07, 2016 09:33 UTC