During the Sunday morning session of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ 185th semiannual general conference, broadcast worldwide from Salt Lake City, President Thomas S. Monson rose to address those gathered at the conference and those watching at various places throughout the world. Following Monson’s address, church members have become very concerned — not about their prophet’s remarks, but about his health.
During the broadcast, Monson started his speech strong and clear-eyed, but toward the end of his address he slowed, began repeating some words and seemed to have difficulty standing. He was slumped, leaning on the pulpit to support himself, and at the end of his speech he needed help to return to his seat.
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