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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@deseretnews.com.


Sister Kristin M. Yee of the Relief Society general presidency shared principles of God’s power and authority during a Provo MTC devotional.

The Young Women and Primary general leaders taught and ministered in Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina in September.

President Henry B. Eyring, several Apostles and youth leaders addressed the needs of children, youth and young adults during October 2024.

“You will experience days never to be forgotten,” said Elder Gary E. Stevenson.

"Being still is an act of faith and requires effort,” said Bishop L. Todd Budge.

“I testify that Joseph Smith was and is a Prophet of God,” said Elder Kyle S. McKay.

“Divine love never runs dry and we are each a cherished favorite,” said Elder Karl D. Hirst.

“This is what it looks like for God’s power to work within us,” said President Emily Belle Freeman.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is supporting Helen Keller Intl's efforts to help women and families in western Africa.

The latest version of the Church’s World Report includes President Russell M. Nelson’s 100th birthday, plus other events in the last six months.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s ministry in Armenia, Georgia and Kazakhstan allowed members, missionaries, friends and leaders of the Church to gather and hear from an Apostle.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeks to follow the two great commandments: to love God and to love one’s neighbor.

Born Oct. 2, 1958, Elder Ulisses Soares was sustained as an Apostle during the April 2018 general conference.

Through multiday camp, young women are learning through service, study, activities and more.

Jean B. Bingham, a European Union representative and former Relief Society general president, spoke in Geneva, Switzerland, about parental roles in education.

More than 43,000 people will benefit from a collaboration between the Church and Un Kilo de Ayuda in three Mexican states.

Senior missionaries are making a difference through the MyBaby4Me initiative in Tennessee, and more are needed for the lifesaving initiative.

The grant money from the Church will support WFP’s homegrown school meals program.

"We pray to hold in remembrance the blessed spirit we felt this day," said Elder Ronald A. Rasband in the dedicatory prayer.

Hope and humanitarian efforts were highlighted during the assignment to Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Croatia.

Volunteers united across Africa for the All-Africa Service Project, now in its 18th year.

Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the theme, found in Doctrine and Covenants 6:36, at home and at church throughout the year.

Reserve tickets to the Nov. 8-9 event beginning Oct. 8.

Youth and seniors spent time together during a "summer of service" through JustServe in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Mary Richards writes about the moments when young parents, a missionary mom and a young adult all realized Heavenly Father was aware of them.

"How grateful I am that we have Primary to teach us more about Jesus Christ and His gospel," President Jeffrey R. Holland said.

President Camille N. Johnson has served as Relief Society general president since Aug. 1, 2022.

Two new stakes were created in one month in Malawi, first in Lilongwe and then in Blantyre.

The Church and iDE are helping women transform their lives and the community through raising chickens and producing eggs.

Decades after two missionaries served as companions in France, their sons are companions in the Republic of Congo.