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.

• War divides, but the gospel unites
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 19, 1995
• Pres. Hinckley addresses LDS in Wyoming
  
  Published: Saturday, July 22, 1995
• Caption only: New complex to beautify area
  
  Published: Saturday, July 15, 1995
• Pres. Monson's cousins are pleased to meet him at Church in east Idaho
  
  Published: Saturday, July 15, 1995
• Not a rarity, kind deeds of generosity frequently found
  
  Published: Saturday, July 8, 1995
• Missionary work: 'A great miracle'
  
  Published: Saturday, July 1, 1995
• Pres. Faust tells of importance for missionaries to rely on spirit
  
  Published: Saturday, July 1, 1995
• The touch of the master's hand brings great changes into lives
  
  Published: Saturday, June 24, 1995
• 'World hungers for gospel message'
  
  Published: Saturday, June 24, 1995
• Pres. Hinckley notes his 85th birthday, reminisces about life
  
  Published: Saturday, June 24, 1995
• Church, city join in beautification
  
  Published: Saturday, June 17, 1995
• Preparation: A key to success in serving full-time missions
  
  Published: Saturday, June 10, 1995
• Graduates receive challenge from prophet
  
  Published: Saturday, May 6, 1995
• Ground broken for BYU law library, named in honor of President Hunter
  
  Published: Saturday, May 6, 1995
• Pres. Hinckley greets saints in St. Louis
  
  Published: Saturday, April 22, 1995
• Divine attributes of mercy, forgiveness
  
  Published: Saturday, April 8, 1995
• Conference capsules
  
  Published: Saturday, April 8, 1995
• Pres. Hinckley sustained as prophet
  
  Published: Saturday, April 8, 1995
• Caption only: Historic moments transpire in beauty, tranquility
  
  Published: Saturday, April 8, 1995
• Saturday morning speakers
  
  Published: Saturday, April 8, 1995
• Sunday afternoon speakers
  
  Published: Saturday, April 8, 1995
• Priesthood session speakers
  
  Published: Saturday, April 8, 1995
• Sunday morning speakers
  
  Published: Saturday, April 8, 1995
• Jesus' charge to teach all nations still applies
  
  Published: Saturday, April 8, 1995
• 'Wonderful literature we call scriptures'
  
  Published: Saturday, April 1, 1995
• Pres. Monson: Four suggestions to help youth ensure eternal joy
  
  Published: Saturday, April 1, 1995
• President Hinckley to be sustained
  
  Published: Saturday, April 1, 1995
• President Monson: Concern for others is second nature to him
  
  Published: Saturday, March 18, 1995
• Pres. Hinckley ordained prophet
  
  Published: Saturday, March 18, 1995
• Caption only: First Presidency: a busy pace
  
  Published: Saturday, March 18, 1995
• A proven, faithful servant
  
  Published: Saturday, March 18, 1995
• Young women invited to attend meeting
  
  Published: Saturday, March 18, 1995
• Caption only: Howard W. Hunter: service with love
  
  Published: Saturday, March 11, 1995
• Pres. Monson: Prophet signed message with long, fruitful life
  
  Published: Saturday, March 11, 1995
• Civic, religious leaders send condolences
  
  Published: Saturday, March 11, 1995
• Gentle, compassionate leader
  
  Published: Saturday, March 11, 1995
• President Hunter is eulogized
  
  Published: Saturday, March 11, 1995
• Lost, alone in the mountains, young man 'didn't feel alone'
  
  Published: Saturday, March 4, 1995
• Foundation honors seven 'heroes'
  
  Published: Saturday, March 4, 1995
• Christians, Jews honor LDS leader
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 25, 1995
• Partnership grows stronger: LDS involvement in Scouting continues to increase steadily
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995
• Pres. Monson speaks at CES fireside
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995
• Church News: Question of the week
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995
• Pres. Monson welcomes new Catholic bishop
  
  Published: Saturday, Jan. 28, 1995
• Winter chill no obstacle to warmth of dedication of 'beacon on a hill'
  
  Published: Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995
• General authority dedication speakers
  
  Published: Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995
• 1994: new Church president sustained, 2,000th stake created
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 31, 1994
• A thought from the scriptures
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 17, 1994
• 'To give of oneself is a holy gift,' prophet tells Christmas gathering
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 10, 1994
• Pres. Monson: Christmas illuminates soul's window
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 10, 1994