CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Though long-assumed, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has given its first official word that the ailing evangelist would no longer hold crusades.

The association said in a news release that Graham is enjoying quiet time at his home, where he turned 87 on Monday. His most recent crusade was in New York in June.

"Ruth and I have enjoyed our time together these last few months, and we both feel at peace about the decision to have the New York meetings be our last," Graham said in the release. "We know that God can still use us to reach people with the gospel message in other ways, and we look forward to seeing how he will do so."

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