Russell M. Nelson, the esteemed president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away on Saturday at the age of 101 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Nelson, who was the oldest serving head of the church, was widely revered as a prophet and credited with spearheading significant policy changes during his tenure. The church praised his leadership, highlighting his global ministry, increased temple construction, and profound impact on the faith. Dallin H. Oaks, anticipated to succeed Dr. Nelson, described him as a man of ‘extraordinary modesty’ and ‘gentleness.’ U.S. President Donald Trump also honored Dr. Nelson, acknowledging his pioneering work in heart surgery and his decades-long ministry. Dr. Nelson, a trained surgeon, was called as an apostle in 1984 and became president in 2018. During his leadership, he visited 32 countries, announced 200 new temples, and rolled back anti-LGBT policies introduced in 2015. He also severed ties with the Boy Scouts of America and campaigned to eliminate the use of the nickname ‘Mormon.’ Dr. Nelson, who developed a machine for open-heart surgery and was the first to perform the procedure in Utah, is survived by his wife, Wendy, and eight of his ten children.