Elder Patrick Kearon: New Apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ

Elder Patrick Kearon has been called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, filling the vacancy left by the death of President M. Russell Ballard. Elder Kearon, who has served as the senior president of the Presidency of the Seventy, was ordained by President Russell M. Nelson and other church leaders. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is responsible for being special witnesses of Christ and overseeing the global operations of the church. Elder Kearon expressed his humility and trust in the Savior as he takes on this sacred call.