LDS Church bids farewell to President Russell M. Nelson, longest-lived leader since 1830 founding

Nelson took the helm in 2018 at age 93, expanding temple construction and reversing a policy that barred baptism for children of same-sex couples.

Spring tulips outside Salt Lake Temple in early evening. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Spring tulips outside Salt Lake Temple in early evening. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 19:00