91 New Area Seventies Sustained at the April 2026 Conference Leadership Meeting
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Key Points:
- At the April 2, 2026 general conference leadership meeting, 91 new Area Seventies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were announced and presented for sustaining vote, with 73 more to be released by August 1, 2026.
- Area Seventies serve as regional leaders under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, assisting in church governance and gospel administration within specific geographic areas, typically serving five-year terms without full-time service.
- The new appointees come from various global regions including Africa, Asia, Brazil, the Caribbean, Europe, the Pacific, South America, the United States, and Utah, reflecting diverse leadership backgrounds and extensive prior church service.
- The released Area Seventies, totaling 73, also represent multiple global areas, marking a significant leadership transition within the church's regional governance structure.
- These leadership changes underscore the church's ongoing efforts to build and regulate its affairs worldwide through appointed Area Seventies who act as "especial witnesses" and support the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
