Dallin H. Oaks, 93, was announced on October 14, 2025, as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ during a live broadcast from Salt Lake City; he was sustained and set apart the same day. The transition follows the September 27 death of President Russell M. Nelson at age 101, consistent with the Church’s long-standing seniority-based succession pattern. Oaks is a former Utah Supreme Court justice and longtime apostle (called in 1984), making him the most senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the time of succession.
In his first remarks as president, Oaks announced a new First Presidency with Henry B. Eyring, 92, as first counselor and D. Todd Christofferson, 80, as second counselor, introduced during the October 14 broadcast from Temple Square. Local and public radio coverage emphasized that Oaks’ appointment aligned with established succession norms and came shortly after memorial events for Nelson, underscoring continuity in leadership and doctrine.
