Russell M. Nelson

(Newser) - A former Utah Supreme Court justice is expected to be named the next president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, succeeding Russell M. Nelson. Nelson, the faith's oldest-ever president, died Saturday at 101. Announcing the elevation of Dallin H. Oaks is largely a formality because the...

(Newser) - The president of the Mormon church wants members, the media and others to use the faith's full name , saying nicknames are "a major victory for Satan." Addressing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' twice-yearly conference Sunday in Salt Lake City, Russell M. Nelson says the...