The current prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often called the LDS Church) is Dallin H. Oaks , who also serves as president of the church.

Who the prophet is

  • Dallin H. Oaks was announced as the 18th president and prophet of the Church on October 14, 2025, following the death of President Russell M. Nelson.
  • In LDS belief, the president of the Church is regarded as a prophet , “seer, and revelator,” and is commonly referred to simply as “the Prophet.”

His role in the LDS Church

  • As prophet and president, Oaks is considered the highest ecclesiastical authority in the Church, with responsibility to receive revelation and set doctrine and policy for members worldwide.
  • He is supported by two counselors (currently Henry B. Eyring and D. Todd Christofferson) in what is called the First Presidency, which leads the Church together with the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

TL;DR: The prophet of the LDS Church right now is Dallin H. Oaks, who became the 18th president and prophet of the Church in October 2025.