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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 deepening her spiritual and emotional growth through service, study and grace through Christ. She joins...

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 themselves looking for the best ways to serve in the Churc...

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 scripture, Josh Sears , joins Church News editor Jon Ryan Jensen to discuss the flexibility in usi...

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 anniversary of the Deseret News (from which the Church News began as a section in 1931). These stories were...

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 Holland will be remembered for the love he shared in nations around the world, where he taught and tes...

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 mission in Argentina, married his wife, Elizabeth, in the Washington D.C. Temple and taught as an assis...

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. She won a silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics , where she wore her Young Women necklace on...

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 Church announced a new Presiding Bishopric on Nov. 14: Bishop W. Christopher...

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 M. Nelson . At 62, Elder Caussé is the first member of the Quorum of the Tw...

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 episode of the Church News podcast to speak again with guest host Sheri Dew , executive vice president of...

In recognition of Brigham Young University’s 150th anniversary and its sesquicentennial theme of “Celebrating Gifts of Light” (see Doctrine and Covenants 50:24 ), students, faculty and alumni are invited to perform 150 hours of service each. Throughout the yearlong celebration, BYU continues its mission to nurture divine light in its students, who then share the Light of Jesus Ch...

The recently refurbished and rededicated Hill Cumorah in Manchester, New York, is a historic and sacred site for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles called the reforested and refurbished area “the cradle of the Restoration .” The area was a pivotal place for the instruction of the young Prophet Joseph Sm...

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, succeeding  President Russell M. Nelson after the latter's death . This calling continues the Lord's established pattern, confirming the longest-serving living apostle as the  new Prophet through revelation and priesthood authority . On this episode of the Chu...

Trusting in the Lord might not come easy to everyone, but those who develop that faith are promised, “He shall direct thy paths” ( Proverbs 3:5-6 ). For husband-and-wife team Porter and Carlie Ellett, much of their journey of trust has played out on the field of the biggest sport in the United States. In this episode of the Church News podcast, the Elletts join Church News editor Ryan...

Seminary and institute enrollment among youth and young adult members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is at a record high, following the late President Russell M. Nelson’s invitation to become closer to Christ through regular attendance and participation. On this episode of the Church News podcast, reporter Mary Richards is joined by Brother Chad H Webb , administrator for...

2025 marks  the 30th anniversary  of “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World ” from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This document teaches that marriage between a man and a woman and the creation of families are central parts of God’s plan. In Part 2 of a  two-part series ,  Church News editor Ryan Jensen  explores the principles taught...

On Oct. 4-5, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its  195th Semiannual General Conference . The two days of general sessions included counsel and teachings from Church leaders, and included expressions of appreciation for the leadership of  President Russell M. Nelson , who  died one week before the conference convened. This special conference edition of the Church...

President Russell M. Nelson , Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Sept. 27 , at the age of 101.  As the world mourns this loss, the Church News podcast dedicates this special memorial episode to his leadership, teachings, revelations and kindness. This podcast features just a small sample of his words from general conference talks, devotionals and more.  Pres...

Sept. 23, 2025 , marked the 30th anniversary of “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World ,” also known by many in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as “The Family Proclamation.” This document teaches that marriage between a man and a woman and the creation of families are central parts of God’s plan. In this first part of a two-part special Church News...

September 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World ,” which proclaims that “marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.” On this episode of the Church News podcast,  reporter Mary Richards continues the discussion of “T...

Thirty years ago, on Sept. 23, 1995, President Gordon B. Hinckley, then the President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, stood at the pulpit in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and gave a proclamation to the world on the sacred importance of the family. Over the next three decades, this powerful document, titled “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World ,” has guid...

Sept. 23, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary of the publishing of “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World ” from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of the Church also refer to this proclamation as the family proclamation. For three decades, the principles and doctrine outlined in this document have helped members of the Church, as well as others, to strengthen and...

During his nine-year tenure as president of Brigham Young University and roughly two decades serving the Church’s flagship university before that role, Kevin J Worthen has learned a lot from the school’s mission statement to “assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Worthen and his wife, Peggy Worthen , join Church News editor Ryan Jensen in this...

The " Together in Christ " Utah Area YSA Conference 2025 will once again bring thousands of young single adult members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from across Utah to Salt Lake City. They will gather together for this three-day event filled with devotionals , breakout sessions , concerts , socializing activities and even speed dating . Conferences like this are not the only...

For Church News reporter Sydney Walker, the journey into journalism involved viewing challenges as opportunities and trusting the Lord would guide her to where she needed to be. A Brigham Young University journalism graduate in 2017, she interned for the Deseret News’ Faith section , worked as an assistant in the Priesthood and Family Department at Church headquarters and later became a repo...