Elder Kearon Meets the Press

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spent nearly three hours on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, answering the questions of news media gathered in the Relief Society Building on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

This was the newest Apostle’s first time speaking to journalists since his call in early December. In a five-minute interview with Church Communication staff, Elder Kearon reflected on his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as an adult and his witness of Christ as the source of all peace.

[MichaelClark-bdsw]

I remember meeting Elder Kearon at a stake conference when he was a seventy and I was a missionary in the area. After the meeting, Elder Kearon would shake hands with people and if anyone seemed like they were tired or sad or struggling he would ask them; “All you all right?” And he would proceed to minister to them the best he could in the brief amount of time he had with them. I know he exemplifies Christ like love.

[CalledtoShare]

We love and sustain you Elder Kearon. We are excited to learn from you and together in the service of the Lord.

[katiesiddique]

I so love Elder Kearon! He has such a humble sweet spirit, you can feel the Saviors love when he speaks to us as an Apostle of Jesus Christ 🙏💖

[DerGlaetze]

As a convert myself, since 1975, at the age of 20, I always felt in a category that was not the mainstream background of family/church legacy. It emboldens me to continue to hold fast to the iron rod of hope, as my parents and siblings, who are all passed on, as well as all of my children, are not partaking of the gospel. I needed to see this day that a convert can become an Apostle.

[Glen.Danielsen]

“I think I see greater simplicity in the gospel than I have ever seen.” A shaft of Light from a newly called & ordained.

[vintagevickie]

I’ve heard these words so many times before, but this time, it just clicked. Thank you, Elder Kearon, for sharing your light ❤

[marshallkwatson]

Elder Kearons words bring me peace. I feel closer to my Father in Heaven and Savior Jesus Christ when I hear them.

Thank you.

[hennore]

Man I love Elder Kearon! Grateful for his call to the Apostleship and his testimony of the Lord’s divine work

[garrettpete]

Welcome, Elder Kearon! Thank you for your service and testimony of Christ!

[FromAgonyToLight]

That’s incredible. I just got back from a Church meeting where I foolishly gave in to bad feelings and hopelessness, inferiority, worry.

I did feel like I was hurting, forgotten, lost, alone, everything that Elder Kieran said.

I now feel loved, and I felt the Spirit when he said that Father in Heaven “adores you, believe it or not” (and again while typing that)

I feel heard. My life is still in a sort of difficulty, yet I know that Elder Kieran is an Apostle of the Living God now, and I know that the promises of Apostles and prophets are the promises of God.

I know that the Lord “will put all of this right” and I am so grateful for such a promise, beyond words. I humbly testify that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ can make even the heavens bow to show us Their love! In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.

[rhondanewman]

So much love. What a wonderful man. This calling testifies that these callings are straight from above.

[tiktoksongs]

I have met with Elder Kearon a few times. He reacched out to me and my wife in a very personal and kind way when he visited our stake in 2009. I can say he's very genuine

[katherinem.]

“Our Savior who will put all of this right for you.”….love those words.

[loudogg]

I love seeing the apostles in more candid discussions like this

[mariettagolez]

Thank you Elder Patrick Kearon for yourbeautiful message.

[sharipinkerman]

Thank you for your wonderful words and your strong testimony of our beloved Savior.😀😀

[lukedav]

Elder Kearon is going to bless so many lives as he leads them towards the Savior!

[deegold]

Elder Kearon is going to be a tremendous source of light, ❤️ and hope in this dreary worl. I'm excited for the works he will wrought in service of our Redeemer and Heavenly Father ❤❤❤

[davidlkime]

So grateful for living prophets, seers, and revelators, called of God to do His work on this earth. The power of Elder Kearon's testimony of Christ is so palpable; what a blessing that is to all of God's children on the earth!

[thisoldbelair]

I’m really looking forward to hearing from Elder Kearon more as we go along 👍