Learn how the Church is bringing light — literally and figuratively — to the remotest parts of the Pacific islands.

The response to the devastation of the Teton Dam flood “is true Church history of how Saints showed up and lived their religion.”

Elder Clark G. Gilbert taught new mission leaders to seek and rely on the Spirit in missionary work at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, Elder Ulisses Soares offered three key elements to help mission leaders lead councils in a way that invites revelation, strengthens unity.

"Rediscover what a blessing it is to be part of this dispensation," said Elder Caussé.

Bind patrons "joyfully to the promises they make in solemnity before Thee," said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf in the prayer to dedicate the Willamette temple.

"With full hearts, we praise Thee and Thy Holy Son," said President Christofferson in the Yorba Linda California Temple dedicatory prayer.

During 2026 religious educators conference held at BYU, leaders reminded the Church's legion of CES teachers to keep a laser focus on Jesus Christ.

President Camille N. Johnson emphasized a "poignant and beautiful trio of teachings" — love thy neighbor, avoid contention and make peace.

"This is a work of happiness, of gladness, of joy," Elder Gary E. Stevenson testified during his ministry to Australia, New Caledonia, Samoa and American Samoa.

"We worship a compensatory God who heals, restores, gathers, sanctifies, exalts and fixes things that are broken," Sister Amy A. Wright of the Primary general presidency testified in an Ensign College devotional.

“Let Thy sons and daughters who enter Thy house feel an abundance of Thy love for them," said Elder Andersen in the prayer to dedicate the Bacolod Philippines Temple.

God loves all His children. “That lesson can transform all of us to see each other as children of God who belong to each other,” President Oaks recently taught.

BYU–Hawaii announced President John S.K. Kauwe III is expected to return to service in July, and Acting President R. Kelly Haws will serve as academic vice president.

Elder W. Mark Bassett, a devoted husband, father and disciple of Jesus Christ, had been serving as a General Authority Seventy since April 2016.

President and Sister Ashton spoke to BYU–Pathway Worldwide students about the blessings of having the Holy Ghost's constant companionship during their education and beyond.

Throughout his life, Elder Matthew J. Eyring, a new General Authority Seventy, has been impacted by faith-filled role models, including his father, President Henry B. Eyring.

May faithful Latter-day Saints "act as a leaven to call down Thy blessings" on the people of Davao, said Elder Renlund in the Davao Philippines Temple dedicatory prayer.

"As we attend the temple and remember our covenants, we will feel peace from the Lord," President Eyring promised during the Lindon Utah Temple dedication.

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, closed the 2026 BYU Women’s Conference with invitations to “rise up” as “women of light.”

Church announced who will dedicate the Lindon Utah Temple — 7th house of the Lord in Utah County, 25th in the state.

"The light you carry from this campus is meant to shine in places only you can reach," Elder Ulisses Soares told the more than 7,000 Brigham Young University graduates at commencement.

Elder D. Rex Gerratt, an emeritus General Authority Seventy, who also served as a mission leader in the Philippines and a temple president in Idaho, died on April 15, 2026. He was 90.

By following Him, “we will continue our journey of becoming lifelong, joyful disciples of Jesus Christ,” Elder Johnson, a General Authority Seventy and BYU–Hawaii alum, told graduates.

“Stay connected as you build. Stay grounded as you rise. Stay faithful as you lead.”

Sister Stanley served with her husband, Elder F. David Stanley, as mission leaders, temple leaders and as Elder Stanley served as a general authority.

Just as the lake can perfectly reflect the sky, "each of us has the opportunity to live in a way that reflects heaven," Elder Teixeira encouraged close 4,000 graduates.

A look at what modern Church leaders have taught about the importance of education, lifelong learning and seeking truth.

Sister Tamara W. Runia of the Young Women general presidency shares three truths she’s learned about prayer.

All can grow in ‘appreciation and gratitude for the sealing keys that have been restored in this dispensation,’” said Elder Quentin L. Cook.