Apostles reflect on President Oaks' first year of leadership
October 16, 2026 at 3:38 AM MT · via YouTube / Church News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared observations about President Dallin H. Oaks' leadership qualities in a Church News video marking his first year as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The video posted Monday gained 81,332 views in its first 37 hours.
Apostles discussed leadership traits they have observed as President Oaks has led the Church since becoming president in October 2025. The reflections came as part of the Church News' coverage of the one-year milestone.
President Oaks succeeded President Russell M. Nelson, who died in October 2025 at age 101 after leading the Church since 2018.
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