John Hume's family urges Derry to mourn famous son from home

John Hume's family urges Derry to mourn famous son from home
Family members form a guard of honour as the coffin of John Hume is taken into St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry ahead of his funeral on Wednesday. Picture: PA

Former SDLP leader and Nobel laureate John Hume has made his final journey home to his native Derry.

His body was brought from Moville in Co Donegal, 18 miles across the border, to St Eugene’s Cathedral in the city ahead of his funeral tomorrow.

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