Today, President Thomas S. Monson, leader of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
President Monson as the church’s 16th president presided over a
faith community that now numbers 15.8 million members. Known for his
hands-on approach and concern for the poor, he also presided over a church
confronting challenges and change, within and without.

His Eminence, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, President of the
United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, issued the following statement on
receiving the news of President Monson’s death:

“The Catholic Church in the United States wishes to extend
to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints community our prayers and
condolences on the death of President Monson. During his tenure as
president, understanding and friendship developed between our two communities
on national and local levels. As we engage important questions on family and
the dignity of the human person, Catholics and Mormons work together and support
each other. Today, Catholics join their Latter-day Saints brothers and
sisters in commending his soul to the mercy and love of God.”

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Source:: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops