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President Nelson Invites World to Participate in Fast on Good Friday

Prophet's invitation is second fast for worldwide COVID-19 relief

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is calling people of all faiths and beliefs to join a global fast for COVID-19 relief on Good Friday. He extended the invitation to the world during the Saturday evening session of the 190th Annual General Conference.

This is the prophet's second invitation to join a worldwide fast. President Nelson first invited the general public to fast in mid-March for the same purpose.

President Nelson has again extended his invitation through his social media accounts, reminding all of the power in calling upon God in faithful prayer and fasting to bring about relief from the current global pandemic.

God “has all power, all wisdom, and all understanding; he comprehendeth all things, and he is a merciful Being, even...

Posted by Russell M. Nelson on Wednesday, April 8, 2020

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