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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.


This week’s study guide includes revelation that ended the practice of plural marriage.

Sister Kristen M. Oaks, the wife of President Dallin H. Oaks, testified of her husband’s divine role as prophet during a recent conversation with Church News. She also shared an inside look at who President Oaks is and insights on the experiences that have shaped him.

This week’s study guide includes President Joseph F. Smith’s vision of the spirit world.

This week’s study guide includes the announcement of Joseph and Hyrum Smith’s martyrdom.

The annual, nationwide survey asked participants to consider marriage’s impact on societal welfare.

“I believe that we can repent to become better, not just to become cleansed,” the General Authority Seventy said.

“We’re worshiping together,” says project coordinator Michelle Blauer.

This week’s study guide includes a declaration of belief regarding governments and laws.

This week’s study guide includes principles of blessings and obedience.

The General Authority Seventy used a rock climbing analogy to teach principles of covenants, persistence and faith.

The Apostle spoke to young adults during a devotional broadcast in North and South America on Sunday, Nov. 2, from the Washington D.C. Temple grounds.

This week’s study guide includes further revelation about baptisms for the dead.

This week’s study guide includes commandments for building a temple and performing baptisms for the dead.

God’s business on earth is all family business, President Jeffrey R. Holland said, encouraging service in the house of the Lord.

This week’s study guide includes Joseph Smith’s lament from Liberty Jail.

President Jeffrey R. Holland to dedicate the Grand Junction Colorado Temple on Sunday, Oct. 19.

This week’s study guide includes clarification about the Church’s full name.

The late President Russell M. Nelson called senior missionaries “irreplaceable” and “often a literal answer” to prayers.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Henry B. Eyring and President Camille N. Johnson shared testimonies, personal experiences.

This week’s study guide includes the promise that “the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers.”

“The simple secret for happy living is to just follow God’s recipe as detailed in the scriptures,” said Elder John D. Amos.

What Church leaders taught about healing, repentance and reconciliation during October 2025 general conference.

“Healing and forgiveness are each found in their fullness in the atoning love of Jesus Christ,” said Elder Neil L. Andersen.

“Consider the role of the Holy Ghost, specifically related to gospel learning and teaching in the home and at Church,” said Brother Chad H Webb.

“Being reconciled to God means aligning our will and actions with God’s will,” said Elder Kelly R. Johnson

This week’s study guide includes the Kirtland Temple dedicatory prayer and subsequent appearance of Jesus Christ, Moses and Elijah to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.

President Russell M. Nelson had been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles less than two years when tasked with opening Eastern Europe to the Church.

As a young doctor, President Nelson helped pioneer a new open-heart surgery technique.

The blessings connected to these truths are possible because of Jesus Christ, Sister Amy A. Wright testified.

The General Authority Seventy contrasted Book of Mormon stories about the stripling warriors and Alma the younger.