Dallin Oaks Appointed as New Leader of the Mormon Church
TL;DR
Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice, has been named the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following the death of Russell M. Nelson, marking a significant leadership transition for the church. Oaks, known for his traditionalist views and legal background, will serve until his death and is expected to influence the church's focus, possibly shifting from its global expansion to domestic issues, while maintaining core doctrines.
- Dallin Oaks, former Utah Supreme Court justice, named as new leader of Mormon church PBS
- The Church Invites All to Watch a Special Announcement newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
- Church of Jesus Christ announces new First Presidency KSL.com
- Dallin H. Oaks Named President of the Mormon Church The New York Times
- LDS Church announces new presidency with Dallin H. Oaks as 18th prophet KUER
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