Russell M. Nelson

“Age, wisdom and spiritual authority go together," says one leadership expert as Nelson hits the century mark. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans a special broadcast to commemorate the occasion on Sept. 9, 2024, at 4 p.m. MT.

Nelson is nearing his 100th birthday and delivered pre-recorded closing remarks Sunday at the twice-annual Salt Lake City conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Religious scholars say his tenure has been anything but stagnant.

Patrick Kearon was called to be the newest member of the second-highest governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He’s British and a convert to the faith.

Russell Nelson's remarks were the first from a senior church leader on abuse since The Associated Press published an investigation into how the church handles reports of sexual abuse. He spoke at the church's twice-yearly conference that leaders use to reflect on current events and announce changes in doctrine.

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During General Conference this weekend, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ President Russell M. Nelson said he grieves seeing the “pains of racism” inflicted on Black people. He called on members to abandon prejudice, but some wish he had been more direct in calling out white supremacy.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its bi-annual General Conference over the weekend and with it came a number of changes.This was…

Ulisses Soares and Gerrit W. Gong were named as the two newest members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…

Russell M. Nelson announced his call as the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a live broadcast from the Salt Lake…