A New Era Begins: Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks named President of LDS Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the reorganization of a new First Presidency, with Dallin H. Oaks as the 18th president.
"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 President Oaks. He succeeds President Russell M. after his passing more than two weeks ago.
- President Oaks is a former Utah Supreme Court Justice and longtime LDS apostle.
- The new First Presidency is the governing body of the faith, made up of the President and two Apostles.
Author's summary: Dallin H. Oaks becomes 18th LDS Church president.