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Latter-day Saints will gather, sustain new church president in solemn assembly

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ will pledge confidence, support and assistance to President Dallin H. Oaks, new First Presidency, two new apostles.

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Latter-day Saints will gather, sustain new church president in solemn assembly

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