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Church News
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Experience behind-the-scenes stories and interviews relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News, and Church News reporter Mary Richards as they interview Church leaders, members who are making a difference, and writers from the Church News team.
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President Oaks’ leadership after one year as Church President
The first year of President Dallin H. Oaks as the leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints showed both members of the Church and friends of the faith the type of individual he is. It also showed the hope that he has for the future of the Church and the world. In this episode of…
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Church’s ‘Dedicate’ series shows young adults building faith
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has begun releasing episodes in a six-part video series called “Dedicate.” In this series, seven young adults from different countries tour the Salt Lake Temple to see its renovations. They share how they have worked to build testimonies of the...
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October 2026 general conference — The gospel of Jesus Christ is for all
In his remarks to the Church and the world on Sunday, Oct. 4, President Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, invited all to come unto Jesus Christ. “I pray for what our Heavenly Father wants for each of us — to be active members of the Church of Jesus...
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Grand Blanc Michigan Stake president on goodness, love and kindness 1 year after shooting and fire
On Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, violence targeted members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Four people died and eight others were injured when a man rammed a truck into a chapel, started a fire and began shooting. Since the attack, members of the Grand Blanc...
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Service unites and builds disciples of Jesus Christ, JustServe leaders say
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe in following the Savior’s two great commandments: to love God and to love their neighbors. Loving one’s neighbors includes serving them, and opportunities are all around to serve each other, whether through organized efforts or...
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First couple sealed in San Diego temple reflects 3 decades later
President Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has taught that “essential to our doctrine on the family is the temple. The ordinances received there enable us to return as eternal families to the presence of our Heavenly Father.” After the San Diego...
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Finding hope in the modern dating landscape with BYU’s Jason Carroll
President Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has taught that the doctrine of the Church centers on the family. But marriages and birthrates are declining in places around the world — and so is dating. The National Dating Landscape Survey, published…
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Sunday youth curriculum has changed. Now what?
Starting next week, youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will shift from rotating each Sunday between their Young Women or Aaronic Priesthood classes and Sunday School classes to participating in both every week. Young Men General President Timothy L. Farnes and Young Women...
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Three years of miracles and cooperation that blessed 52 million women and children
For three years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has worked with global humanitarian and nongovernmental organizations as part of its Caring for Women and Children Initiative Consortium. The first week of August of this year, leaders from seven of those organizations met in Salt...
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Elder Bragg on family history, records custodians and the gathering of Israel
The purpose of the temple and family history is to unite families for eternity. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints works with records custodians around the world to preserve vital records so that God’s children are remembered, one by one, name by name. Having these records allows...
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Young single adults prepare for Utah Area conference
For the fourth consecutive year, the Church's Utah Area will host young single adults for a multiday conference. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15, attendees will learn from general Church leaders, participate in service projects and build friendships with others. On this episode of the Church News...
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New Testament themes for 2027 ‘Come, Follow Me’ with institute teacher Donny Anderson
In 2027, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will study the New Testament for “Come, Follow Me” at home and church. The New Testament includes Jesus Christ's birth, life and teachings; His Atonement, Crucifixion and Resurrection; and the teachings of His apostles. The…
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Primary general presidency talks about discovering the ‘character of the Lord’ by serving children
In the April 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members of the Church sustained a new Primary general presidency to begin their service on Aug. 1. The current Primary general presidency has served together since 2022 and will conclude its service on July…
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Preparing for the Salt Lake Temple Celebration
What took the pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 40 years to complete the first time has now taken six years to renovate and revitalize. The Salt Lake Temple is almost ready to host the world at an open house that leaders are calling a full celebration. On this episode of...
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Connecting with Jesus Christ through Church historic sites
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains a network of free museums, sites, monuments and markers for members and friends of the Church to interact with virtually or in person. These places show the events of the Restoration and the stories of Latter-day Saints who sacrificed to...
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Historian Spencer W. McBride on U.S. history, Church history and religious freedom
With the 250th anniversary of the United States this year, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have invited members to learn more about moral agency and how the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence support religious liberty. These founding documents helped...
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The significance of America250
In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have the opportunity to study the country’s inspired founding documents and participate in commemorative and celebratory efforts. With May’s fifth-Sunday lesson, July’s fast for religious...
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Three podcast hosts reflect on the journey to 300 episodes
In commemoration of the 300th episode of the Church News podcast, three of the hosts come together to reflect on this milestone. Sarah Jane Weaver, former editor of the Church News and current editor of the Deseret News; Church News editor Ryan Jensen and Church News reporter Mary Richards talk...
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Responsible and principled use of AI
In recent years, artificial intelligence has moved from being a concept illustrated in science fiction books and movies to being something that many individuals use on a daily basis. Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has spoken about AI to Church members, to politicians…
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Examining religious activity data with Justin Dyer
During the April 2026 general conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 385,490 individuals were baptized in 2025. That historic number increased the Church’s total membership to 17,887,212, according to the annual statistical report. Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum...
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Sculpting a testimony with Michael Hall
Millions of individuals visit Temple Square in Salt Lake City each year. Many are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many others come from around the world to see the 10-acre site of the Salt Lake Temple and other parts of the site that is headquarters to the global…
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New Sunday schedule to help build disciples of Jesus Christ
Starting in September, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will again participate in three meetings on Sundays. After sacrament meeting, the second-hour will include two 25-minute blocks to ensure both Sunday School and then Relief Society, elders quorum and youth classes....
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Banana Ball players say the Lord helps them ‘keep coming up to the next at-bat’
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints work in nearly every profession imaginable. Some, including the two guests on this episode of the Church News podcast are professional athletes. But Kaden Bowler and Bronson Balholm play in a unique league with equally unique rules in a...
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‘Beloved, familiar’ meetinghouse reopens after Southern California wildfire
In January 2025, the Palisades Fire became one of the most destructive wildfires in California history, burning homes, neighborhoods, schools, businesses and places of worship. Last month, the Pacific Palisades meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reopened in Southern...
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Elder Mark A. Bragg on how temple and family history unify families in Christ
For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, temple and family history go hand in hand with the Church’s mission of uniting families for eternity. As new temples are announced, built and dedicated around the world, more members than ever have access to do this sacred work for...
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The global and individual impact of caring for those in need in 2025
The Caring for Those in Need 2025 report shows that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints exceeded the previous year's record, spending $1.58 billion to help those in need. The Church’s efforts to care include both the work of the Church as an organization and the individual efforts of...
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Young Women general presidency celebrates new names for Young Women groups
The First Presidency announced new names for Young Women age groups on Monday, April 20, and young women around the world reacted quickly to the news. As those young women learn about and begin to embrace the new names of Builders of Faith, Messengers of Hope, and Gatherers of Light, the Young...
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The power of Primary music, with Sister Kathleen F. Kelly and Ryan Eggett
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taught, "The singing of hymns is one of the best ways to learn the doctrine of the restored gospel." As new songs are added to “Hymns for Home and Church,” including music written for Primary children, that teaching…
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Get to know the new General Authority Seventies and Primary general presidency through their testimonies
Eight General Authority Seventies and a new Primary general presidency were sustained at the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, April 4, 2026. On this episode of the Church News podcast, hosted by Church News editor Ryan Jensen, these…
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April 2026 general conference — Easter and a solemn assembly
On April 4-5, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its 196th Annual General Conference. The two days of general sessions began with a solemn assembly to sustain the new Prophet, President Dallin H. Oaks, and a new First Presidency. This special conference edition of the Church…
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Sunday School general presidency helps individuals find the Savior and major themes in the Old Testament
In 2026, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are studying the Old Testament and reading the words of prophets as they prepared for the first coming of the Messiah. President Paul V. Johnson, Brother Chad H Webb and Brother Gabriel W. Reid joined the Church News podcast to...
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How Passover, Easter and the sacrament bring hope and increase faith
Since the Israelites' liberation from 400 years of slavery in Egypt, Jews have commemorated the Passover that spared their ancestors from death and marked a new beginning for their people. Exodus 12 describes the Passover as an ordinance. When the Savior and His disciples participated in the Last...
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Young adults 'part of something historic' as institute celebrates 100 years
Around the world, young adults are finding community, discovering their divine identity and deepening their conversion to Jesus Christ by attending institute classes. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Institutes of Religion, an education program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
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Parker Van Dyke on why being a disciple of Jesus Christ comes before basketball
Although professional basketball player Parker Van Dyke has worn jerseys for the Salt Lake City Stars and Austin Spurs, he sees his first identity as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Parker currently plays for the NBA G League and broadcasts high school games. He has also played professionally in...
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Behind the scenes of RootsTech 2026: Bringing families ‘Together’
RootsTech, a three-day global family history event, is scheduled for March 5-7. The gathering will reach a worldwide audience online while also featuring an in-person experience in Salt Lake City. This year’s theme is "Together," and organizers hope to empower attendees to uncover their family...
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Elder and Sister Gilbert on seeing the Lord's hand in their lives
Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Christine Gilbert, have seen the hand of the Lord in their lives as they have strived to live the covenants they made at baptism and in the house of the Lord. The Gilberts have grown closer as a family and learned…
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President Dallin H. Oaks and his recent invitations to 'be optimistic' and 'stay on the covenant path'
President Dallin H. Oaks was set apart as the 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Oct. 14, 2025. Since that time, he has carried the holy mantle as the Lord’s Prophet to the world, sharing the invitation to “be optimistic” and to “stay on the covenant path.” On…
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Historian Matt Grow and Sheri Dew discuss lessons of hope from President Holland’s life and teachings
When President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Dec. 27, 2025, his biography was already in the works. Following his 2023 health scare, President Holland contacted Church historian Matt Grow to document...
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BYU–Pathway Worldwide's Tanise Chung-Hoon on the impact of Church education
In January 2026, Tanise Chung-Hoon was appointed as the new vice president of advancement for BYU–Pathway Worldwide, a higher education organization established by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Chung-Hoon takes her previous experiences serving as the managing director of...
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The 2026 youth theme 'Walk with me' with President Freeman and President Farnes
Each year, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides a scripture-based theme for the young men and young women of the Church to study and learn from. The 2026 youth theme, “Walk with me,” comes from Moses 6:34 and is part of the greater “Come, Follow Me” study of the Old Testament....
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Jill McAuley discusses finding purpose and identity in faith beyond ability
For Jill McAuley, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, knowing her identity as a child of God has helped her both overcome and glory in her infirmities (see 2 Corinthians 12:9). Despite being paralyzed in a car crash at 18 years old, she has spent the last 20-plus years...
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BYU associate professor Norman Hill on aging better with faith
In President Russell M. Nelson’s October 2023 talk, “Think Celestial!” he declared, “Mortality is a master class in learning to choose the things of greatest eternal import.” For aging members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this “learning” remains in force as they find...
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BYU professor Josh Sears on understanding and using Bible translations
As Latter-day Saints study the Old Testament as part of the 2026 “Come, Follow Me” curriculum, a General Handbook update provides guidance on using different editions and translations of the Holy Bible. On this Church News podcast, Brigham Young University associate professor of ancient…
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2025 year in review with Deseret News editors Doug Wilks and Sarah Jane Weaver
2025 was a year of milestones, mourning and inspiration for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Celebratory stories included President Dallin H. Oaks becoming the 18th President of the Church, the announcement of 55 new missions opening around the world, and the 175th...
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President Jeffrey R. Holland, 1940 — 2025; he will be remembered for his testimony of Jesus Christ and the love he shared
President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Saturday, December 27 at 3:15 a.m. MST, at age 85, from complications associated with kidney disease. Known for his words and the way he expressed them, President...
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Tabernacle organist Richard Elliott on sacred music and his conversion
For more than 30 years, Richard Elliott has inspired audiences worldwide as an organist for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Elliott was introduced to and baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while studying for his undergraduate degree. He later served a...
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Olympic medalist Noelle Pikus Pace on sharing the light of the gospel by being a covenant keeper
Noelle Pikus Pace is an Olympic medalist, speaker, author, Gospel Doctrine teacher, wife, mother and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her faith and understanding of her identity as a child of God have helped her through all her Olympian experiences, both trials and wins....
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New Presiding Bishopric on overseeing temporal affairs with a spiritual purpose
The Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints works under the direction of the First Presidency to oversee the Church's temporal affairs — or physical aspects. Following Elder Gérald Caussé’s call to serve as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the...
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Elder Gérald Caussé on serving as a lifelong witness of the name of Jesus Christ
Elder Gérald Caussé is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, Church President Dallin H. Oaks extended this call to Elder Caussé, filling the quorum's vacancy left with the passing of President Russell…
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Sister Kristen M. Oaks testifies of President Oaks’ calling and service, with guest host Sheri Dew
Sister Kristen M. Oaks is the wife of President Dallin H. Oaks, recently set-apart President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her life has been a record of shifting roles and accepted opportunities to serve as a wife, member of the Church and daughter of God. She joins this...
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