M. Russell Ballard

M. Russell Ballard was second-in-line to the church presidency as the second-longest-tenured member of a top governing body called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He died Sunday at age 95.

The Utah native and descendant of Hyrum Smith had served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1985.

While the next steps are unclear, women who worked with Operation Underground Railroad said they’re hoping to warn others about the former CEO Tim Ballard.

M. Russell Ballard, an apostle for the LDS church, spoke to BYU students on Tuesday about the need for a more inclusive environment for LGBT Mormons.…