Why There Will Be No Surprise When the Next President of the Church of Jesus Christ Is Chosen

by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 10, 2025 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

When President Nelson passes, there will be no surprise about who leads the Church next. Unlike the papal selection process, the Latter-day Saint tradition of prophetic succession is clear, peaceful, and based on apostolic seniority—making President Dallin H. Oaks the expected successor. This post explores why that matters and how it reflects divine order in Church leadership.