"Englishman Elevated to LDS Church's Top Governing Body as New Apostle"
Patrick Kearon, a British convert known for his compassion towards refugees and abuse survivors, has been announced as the newest apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kearon, who had been serving as senior president of the Presidency of the Seventy, fills the vacancy left by the death of M. Russell Ballard. As an apostle, Kearon will serve for the rest of his life and become one of the church's "special witnesses of the name of Christ." He is known for his speeches on welcoming refugees and advocating for religious freedom.