Dallin H. Oaks named president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; First Presidency announced

Dallin H. Oaks Named President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

One week after the funeral services for President Russell M. Nelson, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new prophet. Dallin H. Oaks, the senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, was named the 18th president and prophet of the church.

Oaks also announced a new First Presidency, appointing Henry B. Eyring as his first counselor and D. Todd Christofferson as his second counselor. Additionally, Holland was named the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

I accept with humility the responsibility that God has placed upon me and commit my whole heart and soul to the service to which I’ve been called.

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met to consider “reconstituting” the First Presidency, and Oaks was sustained and set apart as church president.

Author's summary: Dallin H. Oaks becomes the 18th president.

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Daily Herald Daily Herald — 2025-10-15

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