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.

• Ideal birthday gift for Pres. Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
• Joining celebration at Catholic cathedral
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
• 'Finishers Wanted' in N.C.
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
• Sheri L. Dew: The Power of Virtue
  
  Published: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009
• 'Gift of service' for President Monson's birthday
  
  Published: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
• Finding Friendship
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009
• Helping youth become converted
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009
• Messages of inspiration from President Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009
• Another choir milestone
  
  Published: Thursday, July 23, 2009
• Obama family history presented to U.S. chief
  
  Published: Monday, July 20, 2009
• Pioneer blueprint
  
  Published: Saturday, July 18, 2009
• A thought from the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, July 11, 2009
• 'If ye are not one'
  
  Published: Saturday, July 4, 2009
• Shining moments: Good attitude
  
  Published: Saturday, July 4, 2009
• 'Fabulous' — 'We're going to hear the best'
  
  Published: Saturday, July 4, 2009
• Messages of inspiration from President Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, July 4, 2009
• Build mission spirit, Pres. Monson urges
  
  Published: Saturday, July 4, 2009
• 2009 Choir tour: President Monson attends Colorado concert
  
  Published: Monday, June 29, 2009
• 'Praise to the Man'
  
  Published: Saturday, June 27, 2009
• A thought from the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, June 27, 2009
• 'A record kept' among His people
  
  Published: Thursday, June 25, 2009
• 'Wind of opportunity'
  
  Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009
• First meetinghouse dedicated in Croatia
  
  Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009
• Progress is encouraging
  
  Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009
• Choir gets send-off from President Monson
  
  Published: Thursday, June 18, 2009
• Archival treasures in new home
  
  Published: Thursday, June 18, 2009
• 'Conquer the future' — Apostles address members in United Kingdom, Ireland
  
  Published: Saturday, June 13, 2009
• A thought from the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, June 13, 2009
• A faithful people: 'We can feel the Spirit'
  
  Published: Saturday, June 6, 2009
• Messages of inspiration from President Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, June 6, 2009
• 'Lest we forget' — He preserved past
  
  Published: Saturday, June 6, 2009
• Temple celebrations
  
  Published: Friday, June 5, 2009
• Draper Temple Youth Celebration: Come to 'Mountain of the Lord'
  
  Published: Friday, May 29, 2009
• 14,000 youth celebrate temples
  
  Published: Thursday, May 28, 2009
• Living by the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, May 16, 2009
• Valuable message for SUU graduates
  
  Published: Saturday, May 9, 2009
• Vision and work will ensure success
  
  Published: Saturday, May 9, 2009
• Messages of inspiration from President Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, May 2, 2009
• Inspired program: Welfare plan of God
  
  Published: Saturday, May 2, 2009
• Self-reliance highlighted in DVD, pamphlet
  
  Published: Saturday, May 2, 2009
• Sing farewell: Bittersweet moment
  
  Published: Friday, May 1, 2009
• 'Why am I thy servant?'
  
  Published: Saturday, April 25, 2009
• Classical German choir shares talent
  
  Published: Saturday, April 25, 2009
• Printing industry lauds LDS leader
  
  Published: Saturday, April 25, 2009
• Testimony has become more real
  
  Published: Saturday, April 18, 2009
• Living by the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, April 18, 2009
• Sacred trust to heal physically, spiritually
  
  Published: Friday, April 17, 2009
• Conference attendance helped answer personal questions
  
  Published: Sunday, April 12, 2009
• Infinite love
  
  Published: Saturday, April 11, 2009
• Conference moments: Spirit of conference
  
  Published: Saturday, April 11, 2009