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Kaitlyn Bancroft
Kaitlyn Bancroft

Kaitlyn Bancroft is a reporter with Church News. Previously, she’s written for KSL.com, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Spectrum & Daily News (part of the USA TODAY NETWORK), The Denver Post, Deseret News and The Davis Clipper. She's a 2019 graduate of Brigham Young University's journalism program, where she worked at The Daily Universe for four years. Follow her work on Twitter @katbancroft or on Instagram @katbancroftreports, and email her at kbancroft@deseretnews.com.


Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke at a worldwide young adult devotional broadcast from BYU–Hawaii.

This week’s study guide includes teachings about prophets, the Bible and the Book of Mormon.

In what was once the last Western frontier, Elder Gilbert invites Church members to seek the Lord’s spiritual frontiers.

This week’s study guide includes the Lord’s promise that He will write His law on the hearts of His people.

Glenn and Erica Nielson, who donated the land that the Cody Wyoming Temple now stands on, share what they’ve learned about God’s timing, answers to prayers and peacemaking.

“I testify that the use of Church funds is overseen by those whom the Lord has appointed,” he said in a BYU devotional.

The Apostle recently spoke at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship at BYU.

Former missionaries who served during the COVID-19 pandemic share how training at home strengthened their faith in Jesus Christ.

This week’s study guide includes the Lord teaching Jeremiah that he was foreordained to be a prophet.

The Apostle testified of the Book of Mormon’s power during a Provo Missionary Training Center devotional.

This week's study guide includes assurance the Lord will give "beauty for ashes."

October is Family History Month in the United States. See suggestions from FamilySearch for celebrating family, from simple and individual activities to those that require more people and planning.

This week’s study guide includes descriptions of the Savior such as "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief."

See photos and read a summary of the Sunday afternoon session of October 2026 general conference.

“When we help people rather than judge them … we are preparing the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ,” said Elder Paul H. Sinclair.

“We must choose language that strengthens confidence and preserves relationships,” said Elder Alfred Kyungu.

“Turn over to Jesus Christ your despair for those wayward souls,” said Elder Ronald A. Rasband.

“Foundational doctrine … can increase our understanding of the temple and personal temple culture,” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong.

Projects benefited migrants, vulnerable families and others.

The 2026 Faithful & Loved Women’s Conference included devotionals from current and former Church leaders.

This week’s study guide includes the Lord’s assurance that He has “graven thee upon the palms of [His] hands.”

All young adults ages 18 to 35 are invited to watch the broadcasts.

The Apostle spoke during the third annual United States Northeast Area Young Single Adult Cities of Light conference in New York City and themed "Anchored in Christ."

Registration is now open for the annual genealogy conference, scheduled for March 4-6, 2027.

This week’s study guide includes the Lord’s promise that He will do a "marvellous work and a wonder."

Latter-day Saint young adults gathered July 28-Aug. 1 in Finland for the 60th annual Festinord conference, themed "Use the gems of His happiness."

This week’s study guide includes the Lord’s promise that "though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow."

The Apostle also emphasized the importance of leadership development and education.