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.
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.
"The hand of the Lord [is] hastening the work among this generation right now," said Brother Chad H Webb as seminary and institute enrollment hits record high.
RootsTech 2026 presenter discussed how BYU–Pathway offers affordable, flexible education in family history research to both amateur and career-driven enthusiasts.
Elder Goaslind, who served as a General Authority Seventy and Young Men general president, described Sister Goaslind, who died March 5, as "full of love and faith."
Future of the Church and civilization depend on individuals who have deep faith, moral courage and the ability to navigate complex world, said Elder Cook at BYU.
"Please let Thy light and blessings from this holy house chase out darkness and bring in goodness," said Elder Gong in the Harare Zimbabwe Temple dedicatory prayer.
During a BYU–Hawaii devotional, Elder Ronald A. Barcellos, a General Authority Seventy, spoke of "the greatest war anyone has ever known" — the war in heaven.
As president of BYU, President Dallin H. Oaks hosted the Prophet at the dedication of the bell tower; now President of the Church, he was recognized at the tower's 50th anniversary.
In a confusing world, how can individuals discern truth from error? Heavenly Father offers a divine pattern, said Elder Barcellos in a BYU–Pathway broadcast.
"Do we need the 'tongue of seven thunders' to wake up" to the grand blessings of the house of the Lord? Deseret News editor asks Ensign College students.