In his concluding remarks at the October 2024 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced the construction of 17 new temples. He also provided an update on the completion timeline for the ongoing renovations of the Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square. President Nelson emphasized the vital role temples play in spiritually preparing Latter-day Saints […]
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Here Is How to Watch President Nelson’s Birthday Celebration Live
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomes all to view a special birthday broadcast in honor of Church President Russell M. Nelson On September 9, 2024, President Russell M. Nelson is hitting a major milestone—he’s turning 100! To mark the occasion, a special broadcast has been planned in his honor.
President Nelson confirms speculation regarding his health
In a recent statement, President Russell M. Nelson, the esteemed leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, candidly addressed rumors surrounding his health. Confirming the speculations, President Nelson acknowledged that he has occasionally faced challenges with balance, leading to the use of a walker or wheelchair on certain occasions. However, he approached […]
What’s it like having President Nelson as a father? His children share delightful stories and insights
After five years as prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson still often astounds Church members with his enthusiasm and energy, especially for a man who is 98 years old. But the people who have known him the longest and the most personally—his children—say this is […]
The Miraculous True Story Behind Viral Thanksgiving Video of President Nelson
As the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic continued to grip the world in 2020, President Russell M. Nelson released a video about gratitude ahead of Thanksgiving. With over 12 million views and a viral #GiveThanks challenge, the video had unprecedented reach and influence. But there’s more to this story and how it came to be that can […]
Happy Birthday President Nelson!
Today, we celebrate our beloved prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, who was born today in 1924. We love and sustain you, President Nelson! As we celebrate the 98th birthday of our dear prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, we celebrate not only the anniversary of his birth, but the magnificent legacy of his life and what […]
President Nelson Is Now Oldest President of The Church
President Nelson is now the oldest President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Russell Marion Nelson was born September 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, the son of Marion C. and Edna Anderson Nelson. On Thursday, April 14, 2022, President Nelson is 97 years, seven months and six days old — surpassing […]
Some invitations President Nelson has extended since he became Prophet
Since becoming the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2018, President Russell M. Nelson has used general conference, social media, and other means to extend several invitations to Latter-day Saints worldwide — invitations to act in faith. President Nelson reiterated many of these invitations in a recent social media […]
3 Resolutions by President Russell M. Nelson for 2022
President Russell M. Nelson shared three inspiring resolutions for the New Year. In a social media post, he said: I’m sure many of you are setting aside time today to write down your resolutions for the coming year. May I make a few suggestions? President Nelson Shares 3 Resolutions for the New Year First, resolve to strengthen […]
Church members express gratitude again for a prophetic invitation – President Nelson
On Nov. 20, 2020, President Nelson released a video on the healing power of gratitude. “Gratitude provides us with a greater perspective on the very purpose and joy of life,” he said. President Nelson spoke about seeing almost everything in his 96 years of life — a Great Depression, a world war and a global pandemic, […]
Some Powerful Videos of President Nelson as he turns 97
Prior to his calling as a member of the quorum of the twelve on April 7, 1984, President Nelson was an internationally renowned surgeon and medical researcher. He received his BA and MD degrees from the University of Utah (1945, 1947). His professional work included the positions of research professor of surgery and director of the thoracic surgery residency at […]