New president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inherits a global faith far more diverse than many realize – Baptist News Global

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Transition

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has spent the past few weeks in a moment of both mourning and transition.

On October 28, 2025, a shooting and arson at a Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Michigan killed four people and wounded eight more.

Additionally, President Nelson of the church passed away at age 101, and President Oaks, the longest-serving of the church’s top leaders, was announced as the new president on October.

Author's summary: New president inherits diverse global faith.

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