The Honorable Andrew Young delivered the homily at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Jimmy Carter died in December at age 100. He was the 39th president of the United States.

Young, a prominent civil rights leader and former United Nations ambassador who served under Carter, began his eulogy at Carter's funeral Thursday with a simple declaration: "Jimmy Carter, for me, was something of a miracle.

Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young gives the first reading as the funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter begins in the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Honorable Andrew Young speaks a Homily next to the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter ...

As a legislator, governor, president and ex-president, he confronted the prejudices that were so much a part of where and when he grew up. His life and deeds hold many lessons for today’s public officials.

Neighbors in Thomasville reflect on President Jimmy Carter’s legacy, with Ambassador Andrew Young, a Thomasville native, delivering a powerful eulogy.

He may not be a candidate for Mount Rushmore, but he belongs in the foothills.” Jimmy Carter, who considered himself […]

Many arrived at the National Cathedral Thursday in Washington, D.C., to pay respects to former President Jimmy Carter. Here's who spoke at the funeral.

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services were held at the National Cathedral, attended by former presidents and dignitaries.

Nearly a half-century on, at his funeral in Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, the former president, who died at age 100, was remembered by fellow Georgia Democrat Andrew Young as “something of a miracle.” “Jimmy Carter was a blessing that ...

Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried in his hometown after two funeral ceremonies in Washington, D.C. and Georgia. President Joe Biden will give the eulogy at the National Funeral Service at the National Cathedral.

“Jimmy Carter’s friendship taught me ... The two were dear friends, Steven Ford said. Andrew Young, who was U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during the Carter administration, offered the homily. “I don’t mean this with any disrespect ...