Overview
- President Russell M. Nelson died Sept. 27 at 101, and General Conference will proceed this weekend as previously announced.
- A public viewing is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6 in Salt Lake City, with funeral services on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
- Under longstanding protocol, senior apostle Dallin H. Oaks, 93, is expected to become the next church president, though leaders have not yet reorganized the First Presidency.
- Historians say counselor selections are still in play, with commentary frequently mentioning Jeffrey R. Holland, Dieter F. Uchtdorf and David A. Bednar as possibilities.
- Church News released eight additional chapters of 'Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Russell M. Nelson,' bringing the total available to 18, as global religious and civic leaders issued public tributes.