News Release

Russell M. Nelson: New President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Russell M. Nelson is president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was set apart (an official appointment) to this calling by President Thomas S. Monson Wednesday, July 15, 2015.

As president of the Twelve, he is referred to as President Russell M. Nelson and succeeds the late President Boyd K. Packer, who died July 3, 2015.

It is the Church's practice that the senior member by date of assignment to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles becomes quorum president.

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