"Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice, was named Tuesday to lead The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its more than 17 million members worldwide. Oaks' selection as president of what is widely known as the Mormon church follows the recent death of his 101-year-old predecessor, Russell M. Nelson. His ascension is not a surprise; a longstanding church policy says the longest-tenured member of a top leadership body called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles becomes the next president."
"The church's leadership transition comes as many of its members have been shaken by a deadly attack on a Michigan congregation, and are grappling with the high-profile assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, where the denomination is based. At 93, Oaks will be one of the church's oldest presidents. He will serve in the role until he dies. Tenures for past presidents have varied, with the longest reaching nearly 30 years and the shortest being just nine months."
Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice, was named president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, leading over 17 million members. His selection follows the death of 101-year-old Russell M. Nelson and follows a longstanding succession practice advancing the longest-tenured member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. As president, Oaks is regarded as a prophet and seer, will guide by divine revelation with two counselors, set policy, and oversee church business interests. The transition occurs amid recent violence affecting members. Oaks, 93, will serve until his death and announced slowing new temple announcements.
Read at www.ocregister.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]