This is not the first time a prophet has died this close to General Conference. . So what does this mean for the timing of choosing the next President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Here’s how this plays out. Typically what happens when a prophet dies, is the First Presidency is automatically dissolved, and the two remaining counselors resume their places in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles according to seniority. During the gap in the presidency, the quorum of the twelve a