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Sariah Francis
Sariah Francis

Sariah Francis is an intern with the Church News. She previously worked as a writing reporter for the BYU Daily Universe. Sariah is a senior at Brigham Young University studying journalism, with minors in family life and political science. She has lived in Nevada, Wyoming and Utah. She served a mission in the West Virginia Charleston Mission from 2021 to 2023. Sariah enjoys hiking, rock climbing and snorkeling. She also loves doing Sudoku and other challenging brain games.


On social media, Church leaders such as President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, President Emily Belle Freeman and Elder Clark G. Gilbert shared that returning to Christ means attending the temple, returning to church and finding hope through His Resurrection.

Youth will be studying doctrine outlined in the updated "For the Strength of Youth" guide during their quorum and class meetings.

Messages celebrated Christ's Atonement and Resurrection along with other events that occurred during the last week of the Savior's life.

See photos and read a summary of the Saturday afternoon session of April 2026 general conference.

On social media this week as Easter approaches, Church leaders, including Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Neil L. Andersen, testify of the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Members in Argentina and Chile held recognition ceremonies for women in their communities who exemplified service and commitment in their careers.

Church leaders, including President Henry B. Eyring and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, taught ways to connect with Jesus Christ in preparation for Holy Week and Easter.

This week on social media, Church leaders, including President Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Elder Neil L. Andersen, shared accounts of global ministry and conversion to Jesus Christ.

Also, the Church has other efforts around the world to help provide clean water facilities to those in need.

The book drive followed the Primary general presidency's invitation to hold annual service activities.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder Quentin L. Cook and other Church leaders testified of finding God’s love and other truths in social media messages this week.

Matthew and Michael Gardiner, world renowned Irish dancers, took viewers on a journey through their family history during their virtual keynote address during RootsTech 2026.

Also, President Uchtdorf posted about his ministry at BYU–Hawaii, and Elder Caussé shared from his ministry to members in France.

“Stories bind us,” said Jessica Soho, a journalist from the Philippines, during a RootsTech 2026 virtual keynote address.

Church leaders bore witness of prophets and invited people to seek the influence of the Holy Ghost.

Plus, Church leaders expressed gratitude for family and testified of Christ’s mercy.

Many thought Israel Garcia would die after an accident caused a serious brain injury. He recovered to marry his sweetheart. "Any opportunity we’re given, we testify that God is a god of miracles, 100%," Sariah Garcia said.

Here are nine stories from the Church News the week of Feb. 8 to 14.

Church leaders testified of the hope, healing and joy that comes through Jesus Christ’s Atonement.

President Mnangagwa expressed interest in returning to the temple and an impression to connect with God.

Church leaders testified of the power of godly promises, the Book of Mormon and what it means to walk with Jesus.

Church leaders testified of Heavenly Father’s plan of happiness, the Savior’s redemptive power and the guiding direction of the Holy Ghost.

Amid conflicts in Cambodia, local government and Church leaders worked together to provide aid.

Determined Latter-day Saints participated in the work of salvation, resulting in 87 new converts in the Kasumbalesa stake and 97 new converts in the Mwene-Ditu stake in late December 2025.

The Lima devotional, broadcast throughout the South America Northwest Area, allowed for connection among youth, parents and leaders, within an environment of spiritual learning and growth.