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.

• Elder Burton hailed as 'a Godly man'
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 30, 1989
• Change in administration
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 30, 1989
• A time of growth, spirituality: decade of the '80s
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 30, 1989
• The '80s: Decade of global expansion, personal growth
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 30, 1989
• Constitution Bicentennial
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 30, 1989
• Gospel spreads forth
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 30, 1989
• Las Vegas Temple 'a crowning jewel'
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 23, 1989
• Young man faces adversity with courage, faith and smile
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 16, 1989
• Elder Anderson turns a century; lauded as 'a true model to follow'
  
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 25, 1989
• First Presidency devotional to celebrate yule
  
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 25, 1989
• 'Be your best self,' students are urged
  
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 18, 1989
• Encourage Bible study
  
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 11, 1989
• Meetinghouse dedicated in Hungary
  
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 11, 1989
• Worship through music hymn singing can express praise and supplication
  
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 11, 1989
• BYU leader begins 'Lord's errand'
  
  Published: Saturday, Nov. 4, 1989
• Whether I live or die,' teaching gospel comes first, says elder
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 28, 1989
• Learn from lives of prophets, Pres. Monson tells BYU students
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 21, 1989
• Reunion revives 'spirit of Selbongen'
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989
• Stevens-Henager College, institute building dedicated
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989
• Saturday afternoon session: Pacific islands
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 7, 1989
• Sunday morning session of conference
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 7, 1989
• Elderly shoulder great responsibilities
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 7, 1989
• Serving God, fellow beings is 'the service that counts'
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 7, 1989
• Historic, significant events add to a spiritual conference
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 7, 1989
• Lord provides 'windows' of service, love
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 7, 1989
• A 'wonderful conference
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 7, 1989
• 'Rise to divine stature,' women urged
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 30, 1989
• Church is honored for help in trying to erase diseases
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 30, 1989
• Gives respite, spiritual fortification
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 30, 1989
• Iosepa: Hawaiian 'gem' brightened Utah desert
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 2, 1989
• Pres. Monson turns 62 while in Portland
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 26, 1989
• Temple dedicated in 'quiet splendor sacred edifice offered to Lord in glory, honor
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 26, 1989
• Temple work - vital link in gospel chain
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 19, 1989
• Boy Scout leader hails 'best marriage'
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 12, 1989
• LDS 'leavening' felt at Scout Jamboree
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 12, 1989
• Couples that serve missions 'grow in love of the Lord'
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 12, 1989
• 'Birthday' on agenda: Board room decked out for reception
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 12, 1989
• Happy birthday: Televised tribute celebrates rich life of service
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 5, 1989
• Choir looks back on 60 years of broadcasting 'voice of peace'
  
  Published: Saturday, July 22, 1989
• Choir remains a radio favorite over six decades of broadcasting
  
  Published: Saturday, July 22, 1989
• Members share memories of Church growth in Canada
  
  Published: Saturday, July 1, 1989
• Wherever new missionary leaders go it's 'the right place at the right time'
  
  Published: Saturday, July 1, 1989
• 'Unto all the world' seminar focus: Conversion through Spirit
  
  Published: Saturday, June 24, 1989
• Serving Lord makes him happy
  
  Published: Saturday, June 24, 1989
• Church leaders eulogize slain elders
  
  Published: Saturday, June 3, 1989
• Elder Haight's life: 'fidelity to truth'
  
  Published: Saturday, May 27, 1989
• 'Determination' describes his life 'mother always taught us to be of service, to help'
  
  Published: Saturday, May 20, 1989
• Priesthood bound in unity and love
  
  Published: Saturday, May 13, 1989
• Boy's once 'impossible dream' fulfilled with call as missionary
  
  Published: Saturday, May 13, 1989
• President Monson attends national prayer breakfast
  
  Published: Saturday, May 13, 1989