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From London to Jerusalem to Nairobi, the new LDS Church president prepares to lead whirlwind, global

Nelson, elevated to be the faith’s “prophet, seer and revelator” in January following the death of President Thomas S. Monson, will be accompanied by his wife, Wendy, as well as Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife, Patricia.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had announced planning for the tour last month, but released Nelson’s itinerary Friday.

The group’s first stop will be April 12 in London — a ticketed event that will be broadcast to Mormon meeting houses throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Two days later, the LDS leaders will be in Nairobi, Kenya, where they will meet with local church officials and members.