Bono’s tribute: John Hume’s revolution of ‘tea and biscuits in parish halls’

U2 front man Bono was among the world-famous figures who penned a tribute to John Hume which was read out at the beginning of the funeral Mass.

The rock star’s words were read by Bishop Donal McKeown.

Bono wrote: “We were looking for a giant and found a man whose life made all our lives bigger.

“We were looking for some superpowers and found clarity of thought, kindness and persistence.

“We were looking for revolution and found it in parish halls with tea and biscuits and late night meetings under fluorescence.

“We were looking for a negotiator who understood that no-one wins unless everyone wins…and that peace is the only victory.

“We were looking for joy and heard it in the song of a man who loved his town so well and his missus even more.

“We were looking for a great leader and found a great servant.

“We found John Hume.”

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