Stella and Fabio with their two children, Ethan and Eduarda at their home in Saratoga Springs, UT. April 2017

An innovative approach to education: How BYU-Pathway Worldwide is creating a global campus

A look at the ways BYU-Pathway Worldwide has grown to create a worldwide education system in under a decade.

Sister Susan Gong looks over at her husband Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles prior to him speaking at a BYU campus devotional on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.

Leaders & Ministry The unexpected moment that taught Elder Gong the eternal importance of learning By Marianne Holman Prescott

President Russell M. Nelson waves to attendees with his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, after the Sunday morning session of the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.

Leaders & Ministry President and Sister Nelson set for ministry tour to South America By Scott Taylor

Attendees line up for the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

Global See all the talk summaries and photo galleries from October 2018 general conference

Mark Richey reacts to the announcement of 12 new temples during the Sunday afternoon session of the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.

Temples 'Like we had just scored a goal in the World Cup': What the temple announcement meant to Church members across the globe By Jason Swensen

Leaders & Ministry

President Nelson meets president of Peru, addresses members in their native language

21 Oct 2018

Jay Evensen: Keeping the Sabbath day holy to help droughts, family

20 Oct 2018

Music and the Spoken Word: The greatest battle of life

20 Oct 2018

New stake presidents who have been recently called

20 Oct 2018

Leaders & Ministry

As President Nelson begins South American tour in Lima, here's a look at the Peru MTC he dedicated 20 years ago

20 Oct 2018

Leaders & Ministry

See and download the most recent General Authority chart for October 2018

19 Oct 2018

Recent changes to the Church leadership are reflected in a new chart of the General Authorities and general officers dated October 2018 available to download.

A chart of the General Authorities and general auxiliary leaders of the Church as of October 2018.

How one bishop's idea to plant tomatoes blessed a rural Utah community

19 Oct 2018

On a September Saturday morning, Bishop Rodney J. Ward stood in the small community center kitchen and cranked a juicer, filling a pan with tomato juice. Red stains striped his shirt.

Youth and leaders in the Howell Ward gather tomatoes as part of a harvest and canning project in Plain City, Utah, on Sept. 5, 2018.

Leaders & Ministry

This week on social: Church leaders share thoughts on divine differences and extra measures of faith

By Valerie Johnson

19 Oct 2018

Following messages from the previous week about general conference, the social media accounts of leaders of the Church posted thoughts and lessons about things they have learned from their families or from recent experiences.

In an Oct. 18 Instagram post directed to young adults contemplating dating and marriage, Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, expressed his gratitude for his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, and for their “divinely designed differences and perspectives." Such differences "help us to learn from each other,” the post read.

Kristin Chenoweth to join The Tabernacle Choir in their 2018 annual Christmas concert — here's how to get tickets

19 Oct 2018

This year, one of Broadway’s most well-known performers, Kristin Chenoweth, will appear as the featured guest and narrator of the annual Christmas concert by The Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square and Bells on Temple Square.

Kristin Chenoweth will be this year's featured guest artist and narrator at The Tabernacle Choir's annual Christmas concert.

History Revisited

From the Vault: Sister Elaine S. Dalton's 'Arise and Shine Forth'

By Danielle Christensen

18 Oct 2018

Modesty has to do with more than dress and appearance, said Sister Elaine S. Dalton during her 2004 BYU Women’s Conference address. It is also includes actions, speech, thoughts, desires and a condition of the heart.

Elaine Dalton, General President of the Young Women's organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.
September 23, 2008. Mike Terry, Deseret News.

These new picture quotes from October 2018 general conference are perfect for your phone, tablet

17 Oct 2018

Did you know that lds.org has downloadable picture quotes designed for use as wallpapers and backgrounds on tablets and phones?

Leaders & Ministry

Elder Funk shares 4 ways busy college students can lighten their burdens

By Valerie Johnson

17 Oct 2018

To the many students who are laboring with all their might with school, work and Church callings, Elder Randy D. Funk, General Authority Seventy, reminded them of the Savior’s words found in Matthew 11:28-30.

A scene from the Church's Bible videos depicts the Savior.

Former mission presidents, Church general board members and others who died recently

15 Oct 2018

Notices of deaths of members who have served in general Church callings.

Notices of deaths of members who have served in a general Church capacity.

Are you participating in President Nelson's social media challenge?

15 Oct 2018

During the general women's session of general conference, President Russell M. Nelson extended an invitation to participate in a 10-day fast from social media.

President Russell M. Nelson speaks about changes during the Saturday morning session of 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

BYU MOA displays unique collection of illustrations by a Jesuit priest. See the art here

By Jason Swensen

15 Oct 2018

Student-developed exhibition at BYU's Museum of Art invites viewers to personally engage with the scriptures and the life of the Savior.

The 1647 engraving "The Nativity of Christ" is one of seven highly detailed images on display of the BYU-MOA exhibition "Meditate on the Lord."

Music and the Spoken Word: Let love rule the day

14 Oct 2018

We can love people even if we do not love their choices. After all, isn’t it more important — though perhaps more challenging — to love a person than to love words or actions?

Choreographer and director Jerome Robbins, left, and actress-singer Mary Martin, dressed in her Peter Pan oufit, fly through the air during a rehearsal for a television program in 1955. (AP Photo)

These members are turning 100 years old this month

12 Oct 2018

Notices of members celebrating 100 years or more.

Handshake - Hand holding on black background

Leaders & Ministry

Download a short summary of each October 2018 general conference talk

By Sarah Jane Weaver

12 Oct 2018

As a service to our readers, the Church News has created a downloadable PDF summarizing every talk in the historic October 2018 General Conference:

Conferencegoers gather for the Saturday morning session during the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

Leaders & Ministry

This week on social: 15 posts from leaders of the Church during general conference weekend

12 Oct 2018

15 Church leaders' social media accounts posted at least once over the weekend, sharing further details relating to their talks or confirming again their role as special witnesses of Jesus Christ.

Screen shot of Elder Gerrit W. Gong's Twitter post from Oct. 10.

Storm-savvy Area Seventy in Florida staggered by Hurricane Michael's destructive force

By Jason Swensen

11 Oct 2018

Several Latter-day Saint home lost to the historic storm. More feared destroyed as damage assessments continue across hurricane's path.

Carol Ralph walks through downed trees blocking her heavily damaged neighborhood just after Hurricane Michael passed through in Panama City, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

These couples are celebrating 70 years of marriage

11 Oct 2018

Notices of members celebrating 70 years of marriage or more.

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Finding opportunities to serve is easier than you think with this website

11 Oct 2018

JustServe is having an impact on individuals and communities.

Screen shot from the "About Us" page on the JustServe.org website.

Church releases statement on safety of missionaries near Hurricane Michael

By Jason Swensen

10 Oct 2018

Missionaries in vulnerable areas evacuated prior to Michael's arrival. At least one member home has been lost to the storm.

The St. Marks River overflows into the city of St. Marks, Fla., ahead of Hurricane Michael, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The hurricane center says Michael will be the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)

How living the Word of Wisdom helped WWII veteran twin brothers reach their 100th birthdays

10 Oct 2018

Before they celebrated their 100th birthdays with friends and family last week, twin brothers and World War II veterans Boyd and Ralph Henderson shared lessons learned over a lifetime of membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Boyd Henderson, left, and Ralph Henderson, wearing their military uniforms at the 99th birthday celebration in Provo, Utah September 2017.

Why Latter-day Saint women are participating in the social media fast and what they hope to gain from it

10 Oct 2018

During his October 2018 general women’s session address, President Russell M. Nelson issued four challenges to the women of the Church, one of which included taking a 10-day fast from social media.