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Russell M. Nelson, a 99-year-old retired heart surgeon turned faith leader, had a conservative track record in his previous position on the faith’s leadership panel, which led many to predict he ...
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
In an unprecedented move, Nelson was introduced as the new church president by D. Todd Christofferson, the senior apostle on the Church Public Affairs Committee on January 16, 2018, in a broadcast originating from the annex of the Salt Lake Temple. Nelson then introduced his counselors and the new leadership of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Russell M. Nelson: M: September 9, 1924: 100 years, 138 days: American: President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [310] Maharaja Krishna Rasgotra: M: September 11, 1924: 100 years, 136 days: Indian: Diplomat and academic [311] Gregor Formanek M: September 18, 1924: 100 years, 129 days: Romanian-born German: Nazi Camp Guard [312]
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January 14: Russell M. Nelson is set apart as the 17th President of the Church, [166] with counselors Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring. In a rare move, Dieter F. Uchtdorf is not retained as a counselor. [167] January 18: An online petition with 11,000 signatures asks to remove sexual questions from youth worthiness interviews given by LDS ...
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The First Presidency is composed of the President of the Church and his counselors. Historically, and as mandated by church scripture, [1] the First Presidency has been composed of the president and two counselors, but circumstances have occasionally required additional counselors (for example, David O. McKay had five during the final years of his presidency, and at one point, Brigham Young ...