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President Nelson Shares His Gratitude for Global Fast Participants

People worldwide joined recent fasts for COVID-19 relief

On his social media accounts, Church President Russell M. Nelson shares his deep gratitude to all who participated in the recent fasts for global relief from the effects of COVID-19. Many participants joined in the petition to God regardless of belief or faith tradition. President Nelson also shared that brighter days are ahead, emphasizing that this is made possible through the Master Healer, Jesus Christ.

I wish to express my deep gratitude to all who participated in the recent fasts—both on Good Friday, April 10, and on...

Posted by Russell M. Nelson on Friday, April 17, 2020

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