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.

• Code of conduct
  
  Published: Saturday, July 26, 2008
• 'Wonderful' — Open house begins in Twin Falls
  
  Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008
• Elevating lives
  
  Published: Saturday, July 12, 2008
• Curitiba Brazil: Long-awaited day of dedication
  
  Published: Monday, July 7, 2008
• Message of inspiration
  
  Published: Saturday, June 21, 2008
• Street minstrel found the gospel
  
  Published: Saturday, June 21, 2008
• Wallet-friendly fun
  
  Published: Saturday, June 14, 2008
• Courtesy call on Brazil's vice president
  
  Published: Saturday, June 7, 2008
• Choices determine eternal destiny
  
  Published: Saturday, June 7, 2008
• Brazilian culture
  
  Published: Saturday, June 7, 2008
• Temple is crown of growth in Brazil
  
  Published: Saturday, June 7, 2008
• United States president visits First Presidency
  
  Published: Saturday, May 31, 2008
• This week in Church history
  
  Published: Saturday, May 31, 2008
• Temple is answer to many prayers
  
  Published: Saturday, May 31, 2008
• 'Valley of the Sun'
  
  Published: Saturday, May 31, 2008
• President Monson announces new temple in Phoenix, Ariz.
  
  Published: Saturday, May 24, 2008
• Young men counseled to be their 'very best'
  
  Published: Saturday, May 24, 2008
• Bishop McMullin stresses keys to successful life
  
  Published: Saturday, May 24, 2008
• Enjoy the journey women are advised
  
  Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008
• 'Awake and arise'
  
  Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008
• Duty to God
  
  Published: Saturday, May 3, 2008
• First place to turn
  
  Published: Saturday, April 26, 2008
• Two new temples: Gilbert, Gila Valley
  
  Published: Saturday, April 26, 2008
• Money wise
  
  Published: Saturday, April 26, 2008
• 'Great contributor' — Two awards given
  
  Published: Saturday, April 26, 2008
• Message of inspiration
  
  Published: Saturday, April 26, 2008
• On the bright side
  
  Published: Saturday, April 26, 2008
• 'Our testimonies have been strengthened'
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Conference moments: Broadcast miracle
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• 'Heartfelt invitation'
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Newest apostle
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Priesthood holders can make a difference
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Solemn assembly
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Follow the prophets to avoid life's perils
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Faith of Father
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• God still speaks, enhancing scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• A show of unity
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Gospel offers many delights
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Sacred pattern of Church leadership continues
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Sunday afternoon session
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Saturday morning session
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Priesthood session
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Sunday morning session
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Church president to be sustained in solemn assembly
  
  Published: Saturday, April 5, 2008
• Young Women: Witnesses of God
  
  Published: Saturday, April 5, 2008
• A solemn assembly
  
  Published: Saturday, April 5, 2008
• President Monson tells young women how to find truth
  
  Published: Saturday, April 5, 2008
• 'Life is a journey'
  
  Published: Saturday, April 5, 2008
• Elder Quentin L. Cook
  
  Published: Saturday, April 5, 2008
• Choir director
  
  Published: Saturday, March 29, 2008