During a Church News interview in 1985, President Thomas S. Monson, then second counselor in the First Presidency, told of having been called at age 22 to serve as bishop of the Sixth-Seventh Ward, in which he had grown up in Salt Lake City.

"Why I was called as bishop, I can't tell you," he said during the interview. "Only the Lord would know that."

On Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, that former bishop was introduced at a news media briefing as the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

No living person is more acquainted with the office of Church president. He has spent the past 22 years in the First Presidency, serving as a counselor to three presidents: second counselor to President Ezra Taft Benson and President Howard W. Hunter and, for nearly 13 years, first counselor to President Gordon B. Hinckley.

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Stories displayed below are sorted by date, most recent at the top of the list and contain at least one reference to President Monson.

• Elder Ballard honored by Catholic Community Services

  Religious and community leaders honored Elder M. Russell Ballard on Nov. 17, calling the apostle a "bridge builder" with a proven knack for bringing diverse communities together in unified efforts to help people in need.
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009

• Helping hands: Guatemalan Latter-day Saints dedicate day to serving children

  Diego, a small child with Down syndrome, jumped with excitement after winning a dance contest at one of the many activities that occurred during a recent Church-sponsored day of service here. More than 7,000 members volunteered, serving in areas throughout the country.
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009

• Family night: 'Vast good will come'

  Angi and Jon Hansen hold family home evening each week for two reasons. The first is because they have been promised by their Church leaders that it will make a difference in their family. The second, Sister Hansen said, is that it does make a difference in their family.
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

• A thought from the scriptures

  Those who have ... been tithed shall pay one tenth of all their interest annually;and this shall be a standing law unto them forever. — Doctrine and Covenants 119:4
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

• Pacific islanders feel spiritual uplift
  
  Published: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
• Messages of inspiration from President Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
• Be of good cheer
  
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
• Members rejoicing in Sapporo
  
  Published: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
• Scouting anchored by timeless values
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
• Something Small
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
• Distinguished University of Utah fan
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
• Reach out, extend 'hand that helps'
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
• A prophet's visit
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
• 'Ride faster'
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
• 'The Lord's hands'
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
• Views of conference
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
• Members 'richly taught' in general conference
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
• 179th Semiannual General Conference -- Church News coverage
  
  Published: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
• President Thomas S. Monson: Serving others is the Lord's way
  
  Published: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009
• President Thomas S. Monson: Blessings of heaven invoked on members
  
  Published: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009
• Life's course
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
• Messages of inspiration from President Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
• President Thomas S. Monson: 'Welcome to Conference'
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
• Five new temples are announced
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
• Brother Russell T. Osguthorpe: Effective teaching Helps Save Lives
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
• Elder Neil L. Andersen: Feel Savior's love
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
• President Boyd K. Packer: 'Prayer and Promptings'
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
• President Monson: School feelings from harshness
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
• Historic visit to Latvian saints
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
• How to testify
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009
• Spanish bible already blessing lives
  
  Published: Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
• Church presidents have shown the way
  
  Published: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
• Warm and sunny 'Just like life'
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009
• A thought from the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009
• Messages of inspiration from President Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009
• Robert J. Matthews: 'Somewhat sunny. Partly cloudy. Just like life.'
  
  Published: Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
• Benefactors of service
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
• Cornerstone sealed amid mild sunshine
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
• A double blessing
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
• Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple information
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
• Children tug at prophet's heartstrings
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
• Salt Lake Valley's fourth temple opens
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
• Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple: 'Magnificent edifice'
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
• Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple photo gallery
  
  Published: Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
• Birthday gift: Do something for others
  
  Published: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
• President Monson's birthday
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009
• Oquirrh temple dedication
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009
• 'If It's On the Prophet's Mind, It Matters'
  
  Published: Friday, Aug. 21, 2009
• President Monson dedicates Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple
  
  Published: Friday, Aug. 21, 2009
• Step by step
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009