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New First Presidency Announcement Set for October 14

10/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will announce its new First Presidency on October 14, 2025, at 1 p.m. MDT from Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
This announcement follows the passing of President Russell M. Nelson on September 27, 2025.
Dallin H. Oaks, the senior-most apostle, is expected to be named the new president.
The announcement will be broadcast live on the church's website and social media in ten languages.
The First Presidency includes the President and two counselors, who guide the church's spiritual leadership.

History

Historical Context

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded by Joseph Smith in 1830, establishing a unique leadership structure with the First Presidency. Following the recent passing of President Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks is set to become the new president, highlighting the church's ongoing influence in global religious communities, now broadcast in ten languages.

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Story summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will announce its new First Presidency on October 14, 2025, at 1 p.m. MDT from Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
This announcement follows the passing of President Russell M. Nelson on September 27, 2025.
Dallin H. Oaks, the senior-most apostle, is expected to be named the new president.
The announcement will be broadcast live on the church's website and social media in ten languages.
The First Presidency includes the President and two counselors, who guide the church's spiritual leadership.

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