"British Convert Elevated to Apostle in LDS Church's Leadership"
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Elder Patrick Kearon, a convert baptized in 1987, has been called and ordained as an apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He becomes the third member of the current Twelve born and raised outside the United States and the second European serving in the quorum. Elder Kearon's calling marks the first time an apostle has been called outside of an international general conference since 1994. As an apostle, he will serve as a special witness of the name of Christ in all the world, traveling and fulfilling ministering and administrative responsibilities for the global church of 17 million members.
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- New apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints named Deseret News
- Elder Patrick Kearon called to church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles KSL.com
- LDS Church has a new apostle, a British convert known for his compassion Salt Lake Tribune
- Church of Jesus Christ announces new member of the Quorum of the Twelve East Idaho News
- Mormon church selects British man from lower-tier council for top governing body The Associated Press
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