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.

• Hope for a temple in France
  
  Published: Friday, July 15, 2011
• Messages of inspiration from President Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, July 9, 2011
• Offering hope
  
  Published: Saturday, July 9, 2011
• Visit from Navajo leaders
  
  Published: Saturday, July 2, 2011
• A return 'home' among friends, recalling memories
  
  Published: Saturday, July 2, 2011
• Thomas S. Monson Camp
  
  Published: Saturday, July 2, 2011
• Choir 2011 summer tour 'No finer choir'
  
  Published: Saturday, July 2, 2011
• President Monson: 'Precious commodity entrusted to your care'
  
  Published: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
• Mormon Tabernacle Choir: 'An unforgettable experience'
  
  Published: Monday, June 27, 2011
• Pres. Thomas S. Monson visits Toronto members: "Our goal is to obtain celestial glory, and we need to chart our course so that we can reach that goal"
  
  Published: Sunday, June 26, 2011
• Visiting teaching is the Lord's work
  
  Published: Saturday, June 25, 2011
• Groundbreaking for Ft. Lauderdale temple
  
  Published: Saturday, June 25, 2011
• Apostle lauds Russia's pioneer heritage
  
  Published: Saturday, June 25, 2011
• Pres. Monson in Canada to dedicate Young Women camp named in his honor
  
  Published: Saturday, June 25, 2011
• 'Grand Dame' turns 100 Former Hotel Utah still elegant
  
  Published: Saturday, June 18, 2011
• Arts and education focus of new complex
  
  Published: Saturday, June 18, 2011
• 'Love Thy Neighbor; Films, photos encourage service
  
  Published: Saturday, June 18, 2011
• Bondage of debt
  
  Published: Saturday, June 11, 2011
• A thought from the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, June 11, 2011
• Ground broken for Phoenix Arizona Temple
  
  Published: Sunday, June 5, 2011
• Messages of inspiration from President Monson
  
  Published: Saturday, June 4, 2011
• Elder Randall K. Bennett: 'Follow the prophet' — Words to live by
  
  Published: Saturday, June 4, 2011
• In service to others
  
  Published: Saturday, May 21, 2011
• A thought from the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, May 21, 2011
• Primary: Good teachers are vital
  
  Published: Saturday, May 21, 2011
• Priesthood restoration remains an essential, momentous event
  
  Published: Saturday, May 21, 2011
• 2011 Distinguished Utahn
  
  Published: Friday, May 20, 2011
• Celebrating growth in the Philippines
  
  Published: Saturday, May 14, 2011
• Russell T. Osguthorpe: Speaking in Church
  
  Published: Saturday, May 14, 2011
• Atlanta Georgia Temple: Highlights of Church history in Georgia
  
  Published: Saturday, May 7, 2011
• Atlanta Georgia Temple: 'A haven of peace'
  
  Published: Saturday, May 7, 2011
• Atlanta Georgia Temple: President Monson brings comfort, reassurance
  
  Published: Saturday, May 7, 2011
• 'A model of diligence and hard work'
  
  Published: Friday, May 6, 2011
• President Monson tells Dixie State College grads of three 'bridges' that help with chasms of life
  
  Published: Friday, May 6, 2011
• Comfort and reassurance felt as Atlanta Georgia Temple is rededicated by President Monson
  
  Published: Monday, May 2, 2011
• Atlanta Georgia Temple: Youth present 'Southern Lights'
  
  Published: Monday, May 2, 2011
• President Monson rededicates Atlanta Georgia Temple
  
  Published: Sunday, May 1, 2011
• Relief Society: Finding joy in temple worship
  
  Published: Saturday, April 30, 2011
• Emotions again run high as temple nears rededication of Atlanta Georgia Temple
  
  Published: Friday, April 29, 2011
• Auxiliary leadership training: Relief Society
  
  Published: Saturday, April 23, 2011
• Book of Mormon: 150 million copies
  
  Published: Friday, April 22, 2011
• 150 Million and Counting: The Book of Mormon reaches another milestone
  
  Published: Monday, April 18, 2011
• Volunteers 'tired,' but staying cheerful
  
  Published: Saturday, April 16, 2011
• Legacy of Life award honors Pres. Uchtdorf
  
  Published: Saturday, April 16, 2011
• Church Welfare Program: Pres. Monson defines caring for others
  
  Published: Saturday, April 16, 2011
• Pres. Monson receives Scouts Canada's Silver Fox Award
  
  Published: Monday, April 11, 2011
• Comforting messages
  
  Published: Saturday, April 9, 2011
• A thought from the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, April 9, 2011
• Conference moment: Seeing a prophet
  
  Published: Saturday, April 9, 2011
• Temples announced, leaders sustained, testimonies shared
  
  Published: Saturday, April 9, 2011