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Amy Ortiz
Amy Ortiz

Amy Ortiz is an intern for the Church News. Previously, she worked as a reporter, copy editor and editor-in-chief at The Daily Universe at Brigham Young University, where she is pursuing a degree in journalism. Born in Hidalgo, Mexico, Amy moved to Utah with her family at the age of 9 — returning to Mexico to serve a full-time mission at the Mexico City Temple Visitors’ Center from 2021 to 2022. In her free time, Amy enjoys dancing, running, and spending time with family and friends.

Leaders & Ministry
This week on social: First Presidency testifies of the ‘most glorious event in history’
Also, President Holland spoke directly to the youth, testifying of “God’s very truth.”
Living Faith
‘Don’t let your tongue be bound,’ says Elder Boom at BYU–Hawaii
Elder Hans T. Boom, a General Authority Seventy, taught students at a recent BYU–Hawaii devotional how to seek God and learn for themselves.
Leaders & Ministry
This week on social: President Eyring testifies Christ’s Resurrection can turn sorrow into hope
Also, sister leaders invited Latter-day Saint women to join the Relief Society Worldwide Devotional on March 16.
Living Faith
Church offers relief after severe rainstorm strikes Argentina
Food supplies, 132 mattresses and 125 sets of blankets and sheets were among the aid given in Bahía Blanca.
Living Faith
How the Church is working to reduce water usage by millions of gallons 2025
Current efforts to conserve water at Church properties in the western United States have estimated a savings of 500 million gallons of water.
Living Faith
Ndaba Mandela shares lessons of leadership, duty learned from his grandfather Nelson Mandela
Being “a leader is about serving your community,” said author and activist Ndaba Mandela at RootsTech 2025.
Leaders & Ministry
Today is Sister Tamara W. Runia’s birthday. Read 9 of her quotes from the past year
Born March 2, 1961, Sister Runia has served in the Young Women general presidency since Aug. 1, 2023.
Living Faith
Beyond keeping youth out of trouble: How parents and Church members can help the youth flourish
By providing the right support and autonomy, parents can help the youth flourish with "the Lord by their side," the BYU researcher said.
Church History
2 German cities honor life of youngest executed Nazi resistance member and faithful Latter-day Saint
Helmuth Hübener’s example as the youngest executed Nazi resistance member and a faithful Latter-day Saint “will always serve as a reminder and an invitation to follow the teachings of Christ,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
Living Faith
Church members’ service promotes social inclusion and accessibility in 2 South American countries
Recent efforts in Argentina and Peru allow Church members “to serve our community and strengthen social inclusion beyond our beliefs.”