Three days into his South American tour and Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, already has met with thousands of members and one very important nonmember: Peru’s reformist president, Martín Vizcarra.
Nelson described his talks Saturday with Vizcarra as “an extraordinary privilege,” according to a church news release. “He was very warm and gracious — welcoming.”
The visiting Latter-day Saint delegation detailed for their host the Utah-based faith’s humanitarian efforts in his country with an emphasis on youngsters.
“The president … is aware … that we are trying to reach the poor people in Peru, helping them with the things they need," Enrique R.