Seminary, private college form Desmond Tutu center

(RNS) Two schools hope to bring the message of reconciliation retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu preached in South Africa to a new center based in Indianapolis.

Christian Theological Seminary and Butler University announced Thursday (Sept. 12) the creation of the Desmond Tutu Center, considered North America’s first and only academic center named after the religious leader.

“I’m blushing,” Tutu said before the announcement. “I am thrilled and yet am so aware that any achievement has an aspect that we owe it to the people.”