US EditionMormon church leaders encourage forgiveness after Michigan attack
The LDS Church convened amid mourning and a recent deadly Michigan attack, urging love and forgiveness while preparing for leadership transition with 17 million members worldwide.
- On Saturday, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged members to confront hate with love and forgiveness at the twice-annual conference just days after the Michigan congregation attack.
- President Russell M. Nelson died at age 101, and Dallin H. Oaks, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, is leading the church and its more than 17 million members.
- A gunman rammed his pickup into the Grand Blanc Township church, opened fire, set the building ablaze, killing four and injuring eight before police killed him.
- A heavy law enforcement presence included metal detectors and bag checks at the conference center Saturday, while some church members said they felt nervous gathering after the Michigan attack.
- Oaks's expected ascension is likely to be announced after Nelson's funeral on Tuesday when about 100,000 members gather, and he is known for jurist sensibilities and traditionalist views that concern some LGBTQ+ members.
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Mormon church mourns leader, Michigan tragedy as general conference begins
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