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Jeffrey R. Holland, Mormon Leader, Dies

Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Dec 27, 2025 · Last updated Dec 28, 2025

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Market Impact

This event has no direct impact on financial markets. The death of Jeffrey R. Holland, a religious leader, primarily affects the internal succession and governance of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Event Summary

Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent official in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and next in line for its presidency, died at the age of 85 due to complications from kidney disease. His death, announced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, creates a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, which Dallin H. Oaks will fill. Henry B. Eyring is now next in line for the church's presidency. Holland had a significant career in education, serving as president of Brigham Young University, where he fostered interfaith relations. He was also known for his 2021 'musket fire speech' defending the church's stance on same-sex marriage.

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Jeffrey R. Holland
Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and next in line for its presidency, died at 85 from kidney disease complications. His death creates a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Dallin H. Oaks
Dallin H. Oaks was the longest-tenured member of the Quorum of the Twelve before Jeffrey R. Holland, and will now be responsible for filling the vacancy left by Holland's death.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Henry B. Eyring
Henry B. Eyring, one of Dallin H. Oaks' counselors, is now next in line for the presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following Jeffrey R. Holland's death.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Brigham Young University
Jeffrey R. Holland served as the ninth president of Brigham Young University, where he improved interfaith relations and established a satellite campus in Jerusalem. His 'musket fire speech' became required reading for freshmen in 2024.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Anti-Defamation League
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