SALT LAKE CITY — Dallin Harris Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice and longtime apostle, was announced Tuesday as the 18th President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The 93-year-old leader succeeds President Russell M. Nelson, who died on Sept. 27, 2025, at the age of 101. The announcement was made during a live worldwide broadcast from The Conference Center in Salt Lake City.

President Oaks, who was sustained and set apart earlier in the day, now leads a global faith of more than 17 million members. As part of his first responsibilities, he announced his two counselors who will now make up the new First Presidency.

“After an extended process of fasting and prayer,” stated President Oaks, “I have been inspired by the Lord to call President Henry B. E

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