Overview
- An Oct. 1 worldwide broadcast, “A Tribute to Russell M. Nelson,” featured Dallin H. Oaks and other senior leaders who lauded Nelson as a “prophet of love” and recounted his final meeting two days before his death.
- The church announced a public viewing on Monday, Oct. 6 (9 a.m.–8 p.m.) and a public funeral on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at noon at the Salt Lake Conference Center, with free tickets distributed online starting Oct. 2.
- Dallin H. Oaks, 93, is next in line under the church’s seniority system and is widely expected to become the next president following Nelson’s passing.
- Leaders referenced Nelson’s peacemaking teachings as they responded to the fatal, targeted attack at a Grand Blanc, Michigan meetinghouse; Apostle David A. Bednar visited the grieving community this week.
- Coverage of Nelson’s legacy highlighted sweeping changes during his tenure, including announcing roughly 200 new temples, humanitarian outreach, and adjustments to worship and temple participation.