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First Presidency lowers minimum missionary age for women to 18
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a significant change to missionary requirements in a Friday news release. Effective immediately, women may begin full-time missionary service at 18 following high school graduation or an equivalent. The announcement comes just over a month after Dallin H. Oaks was called as the president and prophet of the church on Oct. 14, following the passing of President Russell M. Nelson on Sept. 27. "While the Lord asks every worthy, able young man as part of his priesthood responsibility to prepare for and serve a ...
