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.

• 172nd Semiannual General Conference
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002
• Conference images
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002
• I believe I can, I knew I could
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002
• Were there not ten cleansed?
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002
• Ghana president welcomed in Salt Lake City
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002
• Celebration focuses on the U.S. Constitution
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002
• Freiberg, Germany temple rededication
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002
• 'A mighty miracle has occurred'
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002
• Facts and figures: Freiberg Germany Temple
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002
• 'We pause to honor in those who died'
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002
• Constitution concert planned
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• Devotional planned to remember Sept. 11
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• Skies clear for Freiberg temple open house
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• Researching Swedish roots is easier than ever
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002
• Church leader to observe 75th birthday
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002
• A thought from the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002
• Incredible joy of adoption
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002
• 'What a miracle!'
  
  Published: Saturday, July 27, 2002
• President Monson serves as 'Handcart' grand marshal
  
  Published: Saturday, July 27, 2002
• Three M's of successful missionary work
  
  Published: Saturday, July 6, 2002
• Caption only: First Presidency, General Authorities attend dedication
  
  Published: Saturday, July 6, 2002
• 'Crowning objective of Joseph's life'
  
  Published: Saturday, June 29, 2002
• General Authorities in attendance
  
  Published: Saturday, June 29, 2002
• BSA's top award recipients
  
  Published: Saturday, June 22, 2002
• Building to further study of the family
  
  Published: Saturday, May 25, 2002
• BYU groups honor business leader
  
  Published: Saturday, May 11, 2002
• Apostle calls Legacy award a 'spiritual spur'
  
  Published: Saturday, April 27, 2002
• 'Get involved in the lives of others'
  
  Published: Saturday, April 20, 2002
• The Redeemer: a certain and sure anchor
  
  Published: Saturday, April 13, 2002
• Saturday morning speakers
  
  Published: Saturday, April 13, 2002
• Harbor no hidden wedges; remember the Savior
  
  Published: Saturday, April 13, 2002
• Saturday afternoon speakers
  
  Published: Saturday, April 13, 2002
• Priesthood session speakers
  
  Published: Saturday, April 13, 2002
• Essential formula: prayer followed by action
  
  Published: Saturday, April 13, 2002
• Sunday afternoon speakers
  
  Published: Saturday, April 13, 2002
• Seek, stay on 'pathway that leads to perfection'
  
  Published: Saturday, April 6, 2002
• Elder Robert R. Steuer
  
  Published: Saturday, April 6, 2002
• Conference images
  
  Published: Saturday, April 6, 2002
• Being teachable
  
  Published: Saturday, April 6, 2002
• Maintain high standards, LDS young women urged
  
  Published: Sunday, March 31, 2002
• Heed guidance, warnings of the Spirit
  
  Published: Saturday, March 30, 2002
• Paralympic Winter Games a triumph of spirit
  
  Published: Saturday, March 16, 2002
• 'Stand ye in holy places'
  
  Published: Saturday, March 9, 2002
• Games demonstrate 'excellence of the human spirit'
  
  Published: Saturday, March 2, 2002
• First Presidency greets world leaders
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002
• Cultural Olympiad on Temple Square
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002
• 'Come and enjoy this great international party'
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002
• Olympic torch arrives in Salt Lake City
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002
• President Hinckley welcomes dignitaries
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002
• Angel statue added to Freiberg temple
  
  Published: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002