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Photo gallery: Latter-day Saints enjoy the final session of the 193rd Annual General Conference

April 03, 2023 12:00 AM
The final session of the 193rd Annual General Conference took place on April 2, 2023. Latter-day Saints were able to hear messages from the prophet Russell M. Nelson and other General Authorities.
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President Oaks announces release of Young Women general presidency, changes made to Young Men general presidency

April 01, 2023 12:00 AM
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, announced the release of the Young Women general presidency and changes to the Young Men general presidency during the Saturday afternoon session of the 193rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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30 years later: The Marriott Center bomb threat

January 10, 2023 12:00 AM
30 years later: The Marriott Center bomb threat
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Church leaders share Christmas messages at 2022 First Presidency Christmas Devotional

December 05, 2022 12:00 AM
Church leaders shared messages of Christ and the meaning of Christmas during the 2022 First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional.
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President Oaks encourages BYU to embrace uniqueness

September 13, 2022 12:00 AM
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency of the Church invited students at BYU to embrace uniqueness during his devotional address on Sept. 13.
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President Oaks calls for society to balance religious freedom and equality

November 15, 2021 12:00 AM
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor of the First Presidency, gave a keynote speech at the University of Virginia and spoke about the need for both the religious and nonreligious to seek equality and fairness in local settings.
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Leaders emphasize importance of a Christ-centered foundation during October 2021 General Conference

October 04, 2021 12:00 AM
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered instruction and counsel for life's challenges during the weekend's 191st semiannual General Conference.
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Professor emeritus petitions to end beard ban on campus

September 24, 2021 12:00 AM
A petition created by BYU professor emeritus Warner Woodworth is circulating, aiming to officially remove the ban on beards from the Honor Code.
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Priesthood holders encouraged to magnify callings, faith

April 04, 2021 12:00 AM
Church leaders urged priesthood holders to magnify their callings and strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ at the Priesthood Session of General Conference on Saturday, April 3.
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New Primary general presidency announced in General Conference

April 03, 2021 12:00 AM
Sisters Camille N. Johnson, Susan H. Porter and Amy Wright were called as the new Primary general presidency in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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President Dallin H. Oaks says Black lives matter, urges all to rely on Christ during challenges

October 27, 2020 12:00 AM
Combating racism and the Black Lives Matter movement were among the topics stressed in President Dallin H. Oaks' BYU devotional address.
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Church leaders encourage women to turn to the Savior during General Women's Session

October 04, 2020 12:00 AM
Church leaders discussed how to prepare in faith for the coming of the Savior, create unity and persevere through current trials at the General Women's Session of General Conference Oct. 3.
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Education Week: Brad Wilcox discusses the role of Church members in the gathering of Israel

August 22, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU religion professor Brad Wilcox spoke in an Education Week session on Thursday, August 22, about the role members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints play in the gathering of Israel.
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BYU performing groups preparing for 40th anniversary of Young Ambassadors' first China tour

March 08, 2019 12:00 AM
It was 1976, and change was coming to China.
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LDS Church celebrates racial differences with colorful, multicultural event

June 02, 2018 12:00 AM
The LDS Church hosted a celebration in honor of the 40th anniversary of black members receiving the priesthood and temple blessings. The celebration was hosted at the LDS Conference Center. (Claire Gentry)
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President, Sister Oaks speak to thousands on the blessings of family history

March 06, 2018 12:00 AM
Thousands exit after watching President and Sister Oaks speak on family history. (Jenna Alton)
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New LDS First Presidency announced

January 17, 2018 12:00 AM
From left: President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency; President Russell M. Nelson and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, address the press Tuesday, Jan. 16. (Dani Jardine)
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Gayla Sorenson urges students to advocate for others

August 08, 2017 12:00 AM
J. Reuben Clark Law School Dean of Admissions Gayla Sorenson spoke to BYU students about becoming emulating Christ by becoming advocates for those in need during her devotional address. (Hannah Gasiniski)
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