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Russell M. Nelson, oldest-ever president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101
Nelson, a pioneering heart surgeon and 17th LDS Church president, led major reforms and expanded global outreach during his historic tenure from 2018 to 2025.
- Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at age 101 at his home in Salt Lake City, as confirmed by the church.
- He will be remembered for announcing the construction of 200 new temples worldwide, which nearly doubles the number of temples before his presidency.
- Utah Senator Mike Lee praised Nelson for exemplifying the faith, humility, and dedication of a servant of Jesus Christ.
- The new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is expected to be chosen this week, following the church's historical seniority system.
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He was the oldest leader in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the Mormon Church is officially known.
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Russell M. Nelson, oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101
Nelson, a former heart surgeon, spent four decades in the highest levels of church leadership after he was selected in 1984 to join a top church governing body called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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The head of the community of the so-called Mormons, Russell Nelson, is dead.
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