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Mormon president Russell M. Nelson dies at 101

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just lost its leader. The church announced the passing of President Russell M. Nelson hours before a deadly attack on one of its congregations in Michigan.

We look back on Nelson’s life and leadership with Patrick Q. Mason, chair of Mormon history at Utah State University.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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