"His tenure, which began in 2018, was notable for the reversal of several anti-LGBTQ+ policies, including that same-sex marriage was worthy of expulsion and that the children of same-sex couples would not be baptised for the entirety of their childhood until they "disavowed" their parents' relationship. These strictures led to thousands of members leaving the Church. Despite this, Nelson continued to maintain his anti-LGBTQ+ views."
""All of us who worked with Russell M Nelson, and the many he has taught and associated with, have marvelled at his extraordinary modesty for a man of great accomplishments and [we] have marvelled at his gentleness. "He [was] the gentlest and sweetest person you could ever hope to associate with. And he will always be remem"
Russell M. Nelson, 101, the oldest-ever president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a former heart surgeon, died in Salt Lake City. His presidency, beginning in 2018, saw reversals of some anti-LGBTQ+ policies but also enforcement of harsh earlier measures that led thousands to leave the Church; Nelson nonetheless maintained anti-LGBTQ+ views. The Church praised his global ministry, temple construction, and change. Donald Trump lauded Nelson's surgical pioneering and spiritual ministry. Dallin Oaks, 93 and president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, is expected to succeed him and praised Nelson's modesty and gentleness.
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