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New Leadership Announced for Seventies and Primary Presidency

4/5/2026

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During the April 2026 general conference, President D. Todd Christofferson announced eight new General Authority Seventies and a new Primary General Presidency.
Elder Benjamin M. Z. Tai will replace Elder S. Mark Palmer in the Presidency of the Seventy, effective August 1, 2026.
Rosemary K. Chibota chairs the Primary General Presidency, with Nina M. Garfield and Theresa A. Collins as counselors, starting August 1, 2026 to strengthen children and families.

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Story summary

During the April 2026 general conference, President D. Todd Christofferson announced eight new General Authority Seventies and a new Primary General Presidency.
Elder Benjamin M. Z. Tai will replace Elder S. Mark Palmer in the Presidency of the Seventy, effective August 1, 2026.
Rosemary K. Chibota chairs the Primary General Presidency, with Nina M. Garfield and Theresa A. Collins as counselors, starting August 1, 2026 to strengthen children and families.