Billy Graham in hospital for intestinal bleeding

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 Billy Graham, who was widowed in June, is said to be the minister who has preached to the largest number of people in history. His worldwide campaigns, his organization, and the various arms of his ministry have reached from presidential offices to the poorest villages.

 His official bio includesthese honors:

"both the secular and religious arenas is evidenced by the wide range of
groups that have honored him, including numerous honorary doctorates
from many institutions in the U. S. and abroad.



Recognitions include the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Freedom
Award (2000) for contributions to the cause of freedom; the
Congressional Gold Medal (1996); the Templeton Foundation Prize for
Progress in Religion (1982); and the Big Brother Award for his work on
behalf of the welfare of children (1966). In 1964 he received the
Speaker of the Year Award and was cited by the George Washington Carver
Memorial Institute for his contributions to race relations. He was
recognized by the Anti-Defamation League of the B’nai B’rith in 1969
and the National Conference of Christians and Jews in 1971 for his
efforts to foster a better understanding among all faiths. In December
2001 he was presented with an honorary knighthood, Honorary Knight
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE), for his
international contribution to civic and religious life over 60 years."

The Graham crusade, led by his son Franklin Graham, will be in  Guayaquil, Ecuador Aug. 23-25.