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Monson named new Mormon president »

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Thomas S. Monson, a leader who became known for his folksy storytelling as he ascended through church ranks, was introduced Monday as the 16th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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STONERS
Feb. 4, 2008, 4:29 p.m.
"Monson, 80, succeeds Gordon B. Hinckley, who died last month at age 97. Out of respect for the deceased president, the Mormon church never names a successor until after funeral services. Hinckley was buried Saturday."
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jdhatl
Feb. 5, 2008, 4:54 a.m.
Manson named new Mormon president???
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vor
Feb. 5, 2008, 8:41 a.m.
This position is about as valid as the Pope. You live long enough, avoid scandal, and you will be given God's Hot Line. His real job is guarding the strange and secretive beginnings of the Church and its founder.