Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leader Jeffrey R. Holland passes away

Jeffrey R. Holland, 85, Dies as Next Leader of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Jeffrey R. Holland, the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away at the age of 85. He was next in line to lead the church after Russell M. Nelson.

Holland was born on January 3, 1938. He served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1974 until his death and held various other positions within the church’s leadership structure.

Holland’s passing has been announced by the church, which will now proceed to elect a new leader. The church’s leadership is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Holland was born in Salt Lake City and grew up in the surrounding area. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and later received his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Utah.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has over 16 million members worldwide. The church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was founded by Joseph Smith in 1830.

Holland’s death marks the end of an era for the church, as he will be succeeded by a new leader who will lead the organization into its future.

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