The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is regarded by the church as a prophet and seer who guides the church through claimed divine revelation, serves with two top counselors and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and has authority to set policy and oversee the church's business interests.
October 14, 2025
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Explains the role, claimed spiritual authority, and administrative responsibilities of the church president.
Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serve in office until their deaths; historical tenures have varied, with the longest reaching nearly 30 years and the shortest lasting about nine months.
October 14, 2025
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Summarizes typical tenure length and historical variation for the church's presidents.
As of 2025, most members of Mormon Women for Ethical Government are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
October 09, 2025
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Religious composition of MWEG membership reported in the article.
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a temple sealing is the ordinance that joins a man and a woman and their children for eternity, binding the family unit across this life and the afterlife.
October 06, 2025
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Describes the LDS doctrine of temple sealings and their purpose with respect to family and eternity.
Adult members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wear ceremonial temple garments as part of their religious practice.
October 06, 2025
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practice
Refers to the use of temple garments by adult Latter-day Saint members.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regard the church president as a prophet.
October 06, 2025
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belief
States the role and status attributed to the church president within LDS belief.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has more than 17 million members worldwide.
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statistical
Reported total membership size of the religious organization.