John Hume: Tributes paid to Nobel Peace Prize winner and former SDLP leader

Summary

Tributes have continued to pour in from presidents and prime ministers for the former SDLP leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, who died on Monday
His family said the "heartfelt and sincere condolences" they had received had been "immensely comforting"
Mr Hume's family has asked mourners to refrain from lining the streets of Londonderry as his body is brought to the city ahead of his funeral
His remains will leave his home in Moville, County Donegal, on Tuesday evening and return to St Eugene's Cathedral in his native Derry
His funeral Mass will take place in the cathedral at 11:30 on Wednesday
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'Look around the city - his stamp is on everything'published at 09:04 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
The Derry Journal devotes 20 pages of coverage to John Hume today.
Editor Brendan McDaid told BBC NI's Good Morning Ulster programme that they "wanted to do him justice".
"He's a man synonymous with the city. A man who created the city we have toda," he said.
"Growing up in Derry, everyone knew about him and everyone knew of him and coming in as a young journalist, he was always approachable.
"He is very much of the city. When you look around the city his stamp is on everything - the infrastructure - the bridges, the airport .. a lot of that came through Europe and a lot of that was down to John Hume .
"The peace that we have today with the American involvement.. bringing the Clintons here.
"There are so many aspects of life. The fact that we have Seagate... so much."
Book of condolence opens in Derrypublished at 08:52 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
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A book of condolence has been opened in the Guildhall in Londonderry in memory of Mr Hume.
"John Hume dedicated his life to the fight against injustice and prejudice, and was steadfast in his quest to deliver peace for all," the city’s Mayor Brian Tierney said.
John Hume, he said, was “a remarkable man who was never afraid to stand in the face of adversity to defend what is right”.
"He was a proud ambassador of this city and told our story far and wide as he lobbied and campaigned on behalf of the people of Derry and right across the country. We should all look back on what John achieved – his commitment, his humanity and his determination”.
The book of condolence is available to sign in the Guildhall’s main hall from 1100 BST to 1530 daily.
Tributes can also be paid online., external
'Unshakeable commitment to non-violence' - Clintonpublished at 08:40 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
The tributes to John Hume reflect his international reputation.
Former US President Bill Clinton remembered his persistence and unshakeable commitment to non-violence, while former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, who was also in office when the Good Friday Agreement , externalwas signed, described him as a political titan.
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A mural in Derry's Bogside puts John Hume alongside Martin Luther King Jr, Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela
The taoiseach (Irish PM) at the time of the deal, Bertie Ahern, recalled the former SDLP leader as a force for stability amid days of violence and chaos.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Mr Hume as a "political giant", while current Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was a "great hero and a true peacemaker".
Who was John Hume?published at 08:28 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
As the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), John Hume helped create the climate that brought an end to violence in Northern Ireland.
When the IRA called a ceasefire in August 1994, it was greeted with jubilation and relief across Northern Ireland.
Despite enormous criticism, Hume always defended his decision to talk to Sinn Féin in order to build that peace process.
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John Hume was widely criticised for engaging with Gerry Adams but he defended his decision
While many people were involved, the SDLP leader's role was crucial.
His involvement in the cauldron of Northern Ireland politics began on the streets of his home city where he was born in 1937.
But his contribution went so much further than just Derry.
Read more here.
John Hume: Family ask mourners to light a candle at homepublished at 08:21 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
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John Hume's family has asked mourners to refrain from lining the streets of Londonderry as his body is brought back to the city ahead of his funeral.
They have asked people to light a "candle for peace" at home at 21:00 BST on Tuesday due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Tributes have continued to pour in from presidents and prime ministers for the former SDLP leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
He died on Monday at the age of 83.
His family said the "heartfelt and sincere condolences" they had received had been "immensely comforting".
They said he would leave his home in Moville, County Donegal, on Tuesday evening and return to St Eugene's Cathedral in his native Derry.
Read more here
Good morning and welcomepublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
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Tributes have continued to pour in from presidents and prime ministers for John Hume, one of the key architects of the Northern Ireland peace process.
The former SDLP leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner died on Monday at the age of 83.
The BBC News NI team will be keeping you up-to-date with news and reaction on this live page as it pours in from around the world.
But first we'll leave you with a quote from Mr Hume: "Politics is the alternative to war."