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LDS President Jeffrey R. Holland Passes Away at 85

12/30/2025

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President Jeffrey R. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died December 27, 2025, in Salt Lake City, at age 85.
He had been an apostle since 1994 and became president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 2025.
Funeral services are set for December 31 at the Tabernacle on Temple Square.

History

Historical Context

Gordon B. Hinckley, who served as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995 until his death in 2008 at age 97, oversaw a membership increase of over 3 million. His leadership significantly shaped the church's global outreach, a legacy echoed by the recent passing of President Jeffrey R. Holland, marking another pivotal transition in church leadership.

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Story summary

President Jeffrey R. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died December 27, 2025, in Salt Lake City, at age 85.
He had been an apostle since 1994 and became president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 2025.
Funeral services are set for December 31 at the Tabernacle on Temple Square.

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