A New Era Begins: Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks named President of LDS Church - Local News 8

A New Era Begins: Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks named President of LDS Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a live broadcast, announcing the reorganization of a new First Presidency.

Former Utah Supreme Court Justice and longtime LDS apostle Dallin H. Oaks has been formally set apart as the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

"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,"

said the newly called President Oaks. He also mentioned the previous leader, President Russell M., and the challenges given by him.

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

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