Mormon church leader Hinckley dies at 97

The head of the Mormon church, Gordon B. Hinckley, died on Sunday at the age of 97, church officials said.

Hinckley, who was considered a living prophet, had been the 15th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since March 1995.

As word of his death spread, groups of church-goers gathered around the Salt Lake Temple, sharing memories and stories about their prophet.