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Dallin H. Oaks Ordained 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The senior apostle’s ordination in a Temple Square broadcast formalizes the church’s succession process.

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SEBTS President Daniel Akin to Retire in July 2026 After Two Decades at Helm

Latter-day Saint Leader Tad R. Callister Dies at 79

Latter-day Saint Leaders and Family Honor President Russell M. Nelson at Salt Lake City Funeral

Russell M. Nelson, President of the LDS Church, Dies at 101

Voddie Baucham Jr. Dies at 56 After Emergency Medical Incident

Pope Names James Checchio Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans