US EditionFormer Utah Supreme Court Justice Expected to Lead LDS Church After President Nelson’s Passing
Dallin H. Oaks will lead the LDS Church of over 17 million members amid concerns over his traditionalist views and recent violence targeting church congregations.
- A former Utah Supreme Court justice is expected to be named the next president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following President Russell M. Nelson's death at age 101 over the weekend.
- The First Presidency dissolved with Nelson's passing, and the Quorum is now in charge, led by Dallin H. Oaks, as the church prepares for its general conference.
- A recent attack on a Michigan congregation, resulting in four deaths and eight injuries, has left many church members distressed amid the leadership transition.
- Noah Hanson expressed concern that Oaks' traditional views on marriage and homosexuality may worsen relationships between LGBTQ+ individuals and their devout family members.
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