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Russell Marion Nelson Sr. (born September 9, 1924) is an American religious leader and retired surgeon who is the 17th and current president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). [4] Nelson was a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for nearly 34 years, and was the quorum president from 2015
The LDS Church has held notable political influence on laws around LGBT individuals in the United States, especially in the state of Utah. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has been involved with many pieces of legislation relating to LGBT people and their rights (e.g. housing, job discrimination, and same-sex marriage). [1]
[135] [136] [137] Two months later, the apostle Nelson stated the change was revealed to President Monson as the will of the Lord. [ 138 ] 2016 – The church released a statement mourning the reported suicides of 32 LGBT Mormons. it said leaders and members were taught to reach out in an active, caring way to all, especially to youth who felt ...
Tyka Nelson, sister of the late music icon Prince, has died.She was 64. Nelson's son, President Nelson, announced her death Monday in a statement obtained by USA TODAY on Tuesday. "Multi ...
Orem Utah Temple under construction. The Orem Utah Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Orem, Utah.The intent to build the temple was announced on October 5, 2019, by church president Russell M. Nelson, during the church's general conference.
A letter written by Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson to Emma Hamilton from on board HMS Victory in May 1805, is on show at National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth ahead of Trafalgar Day (Andrew ...
Although the clenched fist has come to represent a show of power and perseverance—upon Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in 1990, both he and his wife Winnie raised their fists in triumph ...
The most recent solemn assembly sustaining took place during the opening session of general conference on March 31, 2018, where Russell M. Nelson was sustained as the church's 17th president. [10] Other changes in church leadership were presented for sustaining vote as part of the 2018 solemn assembly, and the process was split between Nelson's ...