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Clark G. Gilbert ordained as apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calling and ordination of Elder Clark G. Gilbert as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Thursday. The call fills a vacancy in the quorum following the death of President Jeffrey R. Holland on Dec. 27, 2025. Gilbert, 55, has served as a general authority and the commissioner of the Church Educational System since 2021, overseeing Brigham Young University, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, Ensign College, BYU-Pathway Worldwide and Seminaries and Institutes of Religion. “This is an amazing time to point people to the Savior ...