The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement on Mormon Newsroom Wednesday congratulating Donald Trump, who won the U.S. Presidential election on Tuesday.

“We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to join us in praying for the president-elect, his new administration and for elected leaders across the nation and the world,” the statement said after congratulating Trump. “Praying for those in public office is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints. The men and women who lead our nations and communities need our prayers as they govern in these difficult and turbulent times.”

The letter went on to express appreciation for Secretary Hillary Clinton and all others “who engaged in the election process at a national or local level.”

The letter ended with a hope: “May our local and national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.”

Read the entire letter here.

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