The Mormon Church Marks Historic Leadership Precedent
- 6 years ago
The Mormon church appointed an Asian American man and a Brazilian man to top leadership positions Sunday. It marks a historic moment for the faith. Since its founding in the 1800s it had previously only had top leadership with European ancestry.
Gerrit Gong and Ulisses Soares both joined the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The Qurom is the second highest governing body of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints known informally as the Mormon Church.
Gerrit Gong and Ulisses Soares both joined the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The Qurom is the second highest governing body of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints known informally as the Mormon Church.