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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces new president

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom
Published October 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM CDT

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints named Dallin Oaks as its new prophet and president on Tuesday.

For more on Oaks and the future of the church, host Robin Young speaks to Patrick Q. Mason, chair of Mormon history at Utah State University.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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