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Wadsworth encourages seeing the divinity in others

July 31, 2018 12:00 AM
Lori Wadsworth delivers a July 31 devotional address from the de Jong concert hall. Wadsworth encouraged her audience to keep anger and contention out of their lives. (Ty Mullen)
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Interfaith leaders criticize government's religious liberty report

October 14, 2016 12:00 AM
Elder Dallin H. Oaks said people will continue attempting to override religious freedom on college campuses during a BYU devotional in September. He emphasized the importance of this freedom, as well as the freedoms of speech and assembly. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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Elder Oaks discusses elections, hope and religious freedom

September 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Elder Dallin H. Oaks gave the BYU devotional on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. He served as BYU President from 1971 to 1980. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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40th annual Women's Conference comes to BYU

April 26, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU's Women's Conference is the largest two-day gathering of LDS women anywhere in the world and is returning to BYU on April 28-29 for its 40th annual conference.
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Mormon leader: Kentucky clerk taking wrong approach on gays

October 21, 2015 12:00 AM
Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaking during a news conference at the Conference Center, in Salt Lake City. The Mormon Church is criticized Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, for refusing to license gay marriages. (Associated Press)
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BYU welcomes newest 2015 alumni

August 14, 2015 12:00 AM
The BYU Marriot Center hosted graduation ceremonies August 13, 2015. Graduates, friends, family and faculty gathered to honor the new BYU alumni. (BYU Photos)
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Elder Oaks BYU's August 2015 commencement speaker

July 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Elder Dallin H. Oaks will be the speaker at Brigham Young University’s August 2015 Commencement Exercises.
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Cougar Questions: 'What are your thoughts on the recent LDS press conference?'

February 03, 2015 12:00 AM
Joshua Chappell, media arts, Mesa, Arizona
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LDS Church announces support of LGBT rights, reaffirms religious rights

January 27, 2015 12:00 AM
LDS Church leaders announced their support of legislation to protect both LGBT and religious rights at a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 27. The press conference took place on the second day of the Utah Legislature’s 2015 session.
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Man on the street: Pioneer Day

July 16, 2012 12:00 AM
'I'm related to Martin Harris. That's all I know, but I'm very proud of it. The Book of Mormon's shorter because of me — well, my family. You can stand closer to boys because of me.'
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Elder Oaks to speak at April 2012 commencement

April 02, 2012 12:00 AM
Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve will be the speaker at commencement at the end of this month.
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