A New Era Begins: Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks named President of LDS Church
Today at 1 PM, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a live broadcast, announcing the reorganization of a new First Presidency.
The announcement comes more than two weeks after the passing of the faith's 17th President, Russel M.
Former Utah Supreme Court Justice and longtime LDS apostle Dallin H. Oaks, 93, 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.
In a news release, the Church explained the transition of leadership:
"In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the prophet is chosen through a divinely inspired process."
Author's note: Dallin H. Oaks becomes the 18th president of LDS Church.
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