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LDS Church announces new Primary General Presidency

August 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new Primary General Presidency, the leadership body overseeing the Church's children's organization worldwide. The new presidency shared its hopes for children globally in an official Church newsroom statement.

The Primary organization serves children ages 18 months through 11 years in Latter-day Saint congregations worldwide. Leadership changes in general auxiliaries are typically announced following General Conference or at other times as directed by Church leadership.

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