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After being diagnosed with COVID-19 and quarantining at home, Elder Gerrit W. Gong and his wife have recovered. On social media, the Gongs shared the following message: We are very moved and grateful for the many well-wishes and prayers we have received from you from around the world. Thank you for your faith on our behalf. Our doctors indicate we …

The following statement has been issued by Church spokesman Eric Hawkins: As shared in General Conference this weekend, Elder Gerrit W. Gong was recently exposed to COVID-19 and did not participate in conference in person. He and Sister Gong have now tested positive for the virus. Their condition is mild, but they are being cautious and their health is being …

The most junior members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elders Gerrit W. Gong and Ulisses Soares, have added their personal testimonies to a video series known as “Special Witnesses of Christ.” First released in 2000, “Special Witnesses of Christ” highlights the testimonies of the apostles and prophets. As new …

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Wendy, along with Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Susan, will leave in mid-May on a ministry visit to seven destinations in the Pacific. The global faith leaders will leave Salt Lake City on Thursday, May …

After three months in their new roles as apostles of Jesus Christ, Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares sat down for two hours to speak with Utah and national media about what it’s been like to traverse the globe to share the love of Christ.   In a 20-minute interview prior to speaking with journalists in Temple Square’s …