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Mary Richards
Mary Richards

Mary Richards is a reporter for the Church News. Before that, she was a morning reporter/anchor for KSL NewsRadio in Salt Lake City. She graduated from BYU with a degree in journalism, and she and her husband have five children. Email her at mrichards@deseret.com.


President D. Todd Christofferson taught new mission leaders that true repentance should be the focus of missionary labors, bringing God’s children to Christ.

Build upon the rock and foundation of Jesus Christ, Elder Neil L. Andersen said at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

Born June 18, 1970, Elder Gilbert was ordained an Apostle on Feb. 12, 2026.

"We are so happy to be able to declare His name," Elder Neil L. Andersen said as reporters were welcomed to tour the renovated house of the Lord.

Born June 15, 1952, Elder David A. Bednar has served as an Apostle since October 2004.

Sustained as a General Authority Seventy in April 2026 general conference, Elder Morgan, from Liberty, Missouri, encourages all to speak up for faith and be of good cheer.

Members and leaders will view new videos and discuss them on Aug. 30 and Sept. 6.

The Orem Utah Stake engaged children in creative learning during a stake Valiant-age Primary activity.

Hanna Saffer began writing "My Covenants" when she was expecting her first child and finished it when her daughter was baptized.

Followers of Jesus Christ are commanded to be a leaven, President Dallin H. Oaks taught.

The former member of the Primary general board, missionary, Utah state senator, wife and mother of eight loves teaching Primary the most. "Wherever I go, I’ve been in Primary."

"Seek knowledge, serve others and trust in the Lord’s plan," Elder Edward Dube of the Presidency of the Seventy said in a BYU–Pathway Worldwide devotional.

The expression of rain and blessings is for everyone, Elder Gerrit W. Gong said during his ministry in South Africa, Angola, Mozambique and Madagascar in May.

During her ministry assignment, the Young Women general president taught, testified and took part in a service activity.

Elder Mark A. Bragg, a General Authority Seventy, shared what he has learned about loss, heartbreak and hope through Jesus Christ at a BYU–Idaho devotional.

Born on May 31, 1933, President Henry B. Eyring has served as a general authority since April 1985.

"I think members are going to be genuinely delighted with what they find their experience is," said the General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Priesthood and Family Department.

Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson and Maryland Governor Wes Moore talked about JustServe and other ways to strengthen communities.

Elder David P. Homer, General Authority Seventy, explains what to expect and how to prepare for the changes coming in September.

A new children’s song in the Church’s global hymnbook has layers in the words and melody, explained the author and composer, Alan L. Patterson.

Experiences from youth attending For the Strength of Youth in Brazil can inspire other youth attending FSY conferences this May to August.

The Friend to Friend episode shows children learning about ancient and modern prophets.

Children can look beyond themselves and make a positive difference, the Primary general president taught in Chiapas.

Elder Edward Dube and Elder Carl B. Cook ministered in Kenya, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Elder Clark G. Gilbert talked with the Africa West Area presidency about the growth of the Church, BYU–Pathway Worldwide and the impact of seminary.

Born May 20, 1963, Elder Gérald Caussé has served as an Apostle since November 2025.

At a BYU–Idaho devotional, Elder B. Corey Cuvelier gave scriptural examples, five principles and an invitation for people to evaluate their standing before God.

Born May 18, 1968, Sister Spannaus has served in the Young Women general presidency since Aug. 1, 2023.

Author and composer Delys Waite Snyder felt prompted by 2 Nephi 31-32 to write a hymn about the Holy Ghost.

President Dallin H. Oaks wrote about what children need, how families grow stronger and the duty of parents.