Billy Graham Coverage

Franklin Graham declares Sunday as day of prayer for Afghanistan

Franklin Graham, CEO and president of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Association, is calling for a day of prayer for the people of Afghanistan on Sunday.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer; CNN Newsource

Grandson of Rev. Billy Graham released from ICU after diagnosed with COVID-19

The late Rev. Billy Graham's grandson, Jonathan Lotz, has been released from the intensive care unit after in critical condition with COVID-19, according to a Facebook post.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Grandson of Rev. Billy Graham in critical condition with COVID-19

Billy Graham's grandson, Jonathan Lotz, is in the intensive care unit with COVID-19, according to a Facebook post.

Maggie Brown, WRAL Multiplatform producer

Family selling Billy Graham's home near Asheville

The original family house of the late evangelist Rev. Billy Graham was put up for sale this week.

North Carolina chaplains provide emotional, spiritual care to those involved in Florida condo collapse recovery efforts

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team from North Carolina has sent a team of chaplains to Surfside, Florida, to help with the rescue effort.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Panel approves model of Billy Graham statue for US Capitol

A North Carolina legislative committee has approved a model of a statue honoring the late Rev. Billy Graham to replace one of a former governor and white supremacist who currently represents the state in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall.

Franklin Graham calls for day of prayer to 'protect, strengthen' the president

Franklin Graham is asking his followers to set June 2 as a day of prayer for President Donald Trump, to strengthen him against his enemies.

Remembering Billy Graham on the anniversary of his death

One year ago, on Feb. 21, 2018, the world lost spiritual leader Billy Graham at age 99.

Facebook apologizes to Franklin Graham for deleting HB2 post

Facebook has apologized to evangelist Franklin Graham after temporarily banning him from the site due to a April 2016 post about North Carolina's House Bill 2, known as "the bathroom bill."

Web only: Anne Graham Lotz discusses cancer fight

Anne Graham Lotz, a daughter of the late evangelist Billy Graham, says she is grateful for the public outpouring of support and prayers since she announced that she has breast cancer.

Anne Graham Lotz grateful for prayers during cancer battle

Anne Graham Lotz, a daughter of the late evangelist Billy Graham, said Monday that she is grateful for the public outpouring of support and prayers since she announced last week that she has breast cancer.

David Crabtree, WRAL anchor/reporter

Billy Graham exhibit set to open at Washington, D.C. museum

The Bible Museum in Washington, D.C. has opened a new exhibit looking at the life of Rev. Billy Graham and the ways he incorporated radio and television into his ministry.

Crystal Williams-Brown

Crystal Williams-Brown

Franklin Graham reflects on father, future

Three months after the death of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, his son Franklin Graham says he plans to step up his own preaching while also cutting back on speaking engagements and other responsibilities.

Bill Leslie, WRAL anchor/reporter, & Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

Petition calls for national holiday to honor Billy Graham

An online petition with nearly 50,000 signatures is calling on lawmakers to create a national holiday in honor of Rev. Billy Graham.

Janine Bowen, WRAL.com editor

Family's personal touches connected people with Graham

Billy Graham's five children and his sister spoke at his funeral, and those in attendance said that made them feel part of the family.

People look to carry on Graham's legacy

Many of the people who attended Billy Graham's funeral said there will never be another like him, so it's up to individuals to carry on his legacy.

WRAL News special: Remembering Billy Graham

WRAL News presents a 30-minute special on the life and legacy of evangelist Billy Graham.

Billy Graham is laid to rest

Evangelist Billy Graham is buried next to his wife, Ruth Bell Graham, on the grounds of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte.

Joel Osteen, Ricky Skaggs inspired by Graham funeral

Televangelist Joel Osteen and country singer Ricky Skaggs discuss the impact of Billy Graham's funeral.

Guests offer condolences to family after Graham's funeral

Some of the more than 2,000 attendees of Billy Graham's funeral offer condolences to his family following the evangelist's funeral in Charlotte.

Songs, heartfelt words fill Billy Graham's funeral

Billy Graham's funeral Friday featured rousing music along with heartfelt words from his adult children in the culmination of more than a week of tributes to "America's Pastor."

Billy Graham's funeral held in Charlotte

Billy Graham's funeral was held Friday, March 2, 2018, on the grounds of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte.

Amanda Lamb: One person can change the world

What I've learned over the past week is that, while Billy Graham was a humble man and a man of deep integrity, to the people who followed him, he was much more than that. He was an icon, a person who transformed lives.

Preparations for Billy Graham's funeral underway

Preparations for Billy Graham's funeral are underway Friday in Charlotte.