Latter-day Saint Church Provides Update on Elder Holland’s Health

Latter-day Saint Church Provides Update on Elder Holland’s Health

 

As per an official statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday, April 6, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be taking a two-month break to prioritize his health.

 

Elder Holland was unable to participate in any sessions of the Church's April 2023 general conference due to his COVID-19 diagnosis, and he is also receiving dialysis treatment for a kidney condition, as per the statement.

 

“As announced last weekend, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland was excused from general conference due to the fact he and Sister Patricia Holland are both suffering from the effects of COVID,” Church officials wrote in the statement. “Elder Holland also recently began dialysis for a kidney condition. Consequently, the First Presidency has excused him from all Church assignments and meetings for at least two months to allow his medical treatments and recovery to take full effect. Elder and Sister Holland note that they are very grateful for all the prayers and outpouring of support offered in their behalf at this time.”