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Leah Bowers
Leah Bowers

Leah Bowers is a fellow with the Church News. She studied at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and plans to receive her master's degree in investigative journalism in summer 2027. Previously, she was a media intern at Turning Point Action. Leah served as a full-time missionary in the Uruguay Montevideo West Mission.


Dr. Raymond Price spent nearly two decades advancing surgical care in Mongolia. Now, he has been appointed the country’s Honorary Consul in Utah

Doctrine and Covenants 134 claims governments have no right to make laws that "bind the consciences of men." For years, Church leaders have returned to it in crisis.

Since April, presidency members have explained ministering is much more than a calling — It’s an "opportunity to practice being disciples of Jesus Christ."

See resources for Elder Gerrit W. Gong’s April 2026 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

Hundreds received degrees and certificates from Church education programs in historic ceremonies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Jinja, Uganda

“Testify of Jesus Christ to a world that suffers without knowledge of His divine mission,” President Dallin H. Oaks shared on social media this week, among other messages from Church leaders such as President D. Todd Christofferson and President Camille N. Johnson.

Maria Martinez, Maryland governor’s senior advisor, accepted the award on his behalf for launching the JustServe platform across the state.

David Dixon, member of the Farmington Utah North Stake, was instrumental in updating an old tabernacle replica and encouraging youth and YSA to participate

"Even though we’re far away, it’s brought us closer in that great cause of helping people, inviting them and helping them come unto Christ," Alan Farrell said.

After years of questioning her faith, the birth of an Arizona Latter-day Saint’s son inspired her recommitment to the gospel.

"Every little bit counts. Look for the needs and the wants. Then, just give what you have," Young Women general president said.

President Uchtdorf proclaimed each stake center and temple dedication turns “our hearts in worship to our Heavenly Father and to His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.”

In a video presented at the IDCT Conference in Abu Dhabi, Elder Bednar instructs policymakers to help youth become a cohesive and resilient generation as they use technology

A new BYU report shows Latter-day Saints soar above other religions in attendance, familial spirituality and well-being

Church leaders such as President D. Todd Christofferson, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf and President Emily Belle Freeman shared insights on temple and missionary work in social media messages this week.

"It’s that connecting with the divine that really makes the big differences in our lives," the BYU researcher said.

"We are happy and we thank God for what you have done," said a district governor in Kenya.

This week on social media, Elder Quentin L. Cook shared that everyone deserves the freedom “to choose the faith that they wanted to follow." Other leaders, including President D. Todd Christofferson and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, shared similar messages about unity.

"Gospel truths are intended to make us free, powerful, and joyful," explained Elder James Rasband, a General Authority Seventy, during a BYU–Hawaii devotional.

‘Onward, Ever Onward!’ Conference in Times Square teaches about discipleship, service and sisterhood bonds.

Brad Bywater lived his whole life with polycystic kidney disease. When the need for a kidney transplant came, Brad never expected to receive one from his ministering brother.

On social media this past week, Church leaders shared experiences from ministry visits and thanked members for contributions.

“As we start to think about our ancestors, there can be a strength that is beyond us: the crowds cheering us on — those who’ve come before," said Sheldon Martin.

Joe Price and Shelly Bowers explained how microtasks can strengthen day-to-day spiritual experiences and “bring the spirit of Elijah” into daily living.

Church leaders teach various lessons this week on their social media platforms, inviting members to come unto Christ.

Ysabelle Cuevas, keynote speaker at 2025 RootsTech, is a singer-songwriter, YouTube content creator and nurse who was led by her family to become who she is.

Also, Sister Spannaus teaches youth how to access classes for RootsTech 2025.

Members of the Church gather together to support flood victims in Brazil, package food kits in Paraguay, and refurbishing buildings in Bolivia.

“Missionary work is so important in this dispensation,” said Elder Gary E. Stevenson.

Additionally, Elder Bednar represented the Church around the world at various interfaith councils and leadership meetings.