Russell M. Nelson, 17th Mormon Church President, Passes Away at 101
Russell M. Nelson, the 17th President of the Mormon Church and its oldest serving leader at 101, passed away in Salt Lake City. A former pioneering heart surgeon, he became church president at 93, leading significant policy changes including renaming the church and expanding its global footprint through new temples. His tenure was marked by efforts to diversify leadership, address racism, and modernize church practices, despite facing internal criticism. Nelson's leadership profoundly impacted the church's direction and policies worldwide.