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Trent Toone
Trent Toone

Trent Toone is a journalist and feature writer for the Deseret News and Church News. He was raised in northern Utah and graduated from the University of Utah. He has worked for several newspapers and received a number of awards over his career. Toone is the author of "No Excuses, No Regrets," a sports biography of NFL football player Eric Weddle. Toone served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Santiago, Chile, and spent a year teaching seminary. Like his father before him, he is a proud Eagle Scout. Trent and his wife Lisa are the proud parents of four children.


Celebrating the "covenant confidence" of East African Saints, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Nairobi Kenya Temple, the first in that nation.

A look back at the humble beginnings and growth of the Church in Kenya as members prepare for the dedication of the Nairobi Kenya Temple.

Latter-day Saint historian Karl Ricks Anderson shared experiences and lessons learned regarding the Kirtland era of Church history.

Following a national search, BYU has announced that Brian Santiago will succeed Tom Holmoe as BYU’s new director of athletics.

Latter-day Saint returned missionary Britain Covey, a wide receiver and return specialist who just signed with the Los Angeles Rams, is being honored for living his faith and community service in Philadelphia.

Elder Aleki Langi, from Magna, Utah, died after the driver of a car apparently lost control and veered onto the sidewalk.

The "Six Triple Eight," the only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, received the Congressional Gold Medal. In 2024, a community of volunteers used FamilySearch.org and other historical resources to document the lives and stories of each member of the 6888th.

Southern Virginia's men's volleyball team, which features 17 Latter-day Saints and eight returned missionaries, just won its first Division III national title.

Army cadets from United States Military Academy and midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy joined with other young adults at the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple during Easter weekend.

BYU athletes, coaches and teams shared Christ-centered messages and wished others "happy Easter" on social media during Easter weekend.

Latter-day Saint and former BYU runner Conner Mantz was the top American finisher in the Boston Marathon, followed by two Cougar alums who placed sixth and seventh.

"Why celebrate Easter?" Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles offered three reasons to celebrate Easter in a Provo Missionary Training Center devotional.

For the first time in its history, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence is permitting Latter-day Saints to be endorsed as chaplains of the British Armed Forces.

“To those who may be in hiding, we implore you to come back,” said Elder Scott D. Whiting.

“I invite all of us today to center our lives on Jesus Christ and His teachings,” said Elder Sergio R. Vargas.

Come closer to Jesus Christ through ministering, scripture study and heartfelt prayer, President Eyring teaches.

“Jesus Christ loves each of us. He offers the opportunity to draw closer to Him,” said President Henry B. Eyring.

The Church has launched a new website with information and resources for learning about and visiting Church historic sites in Ohio.

The Church enlists 143 language teams worldwide and 57 in Salt Lake City to provide translation services during general conference.

Since RootsTech in early March, FamilySearch and Latter-day Saints have engaged in family history across Latin America, including Uruguay, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay.

Tom Holmoe talks about the joys of helping student athletes, spiritual growth and his faith as he prepares to retire as BYU's athletic director.

The Church has received an award for its preservation of the Joseph and Emma Smith Home, one of the Church's historic sites in Kirtland, Ohio.

Young Men General President Steven J. Lund recently ministered to young men in Missouri and Kansas through Church history and service.

Learn about the April 2025 general conference schedule, in-person attendance and how to view or listen to messages of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Church has added new resources to its Gospel Topics and Questions to provide more insightful answers to some of the faith’s most frequently asked questions, including topics of race, women and science.

Focusing on the theme “Discover,” millions of participants worldwide were encouraged to make meaningful discoveries at RootsTech 2025, the largest family history gathering in the world.

Latter-day Saint twin siblings, age 13, talk about feeling closer to God and discovering the “spiritual power” of temple and family history work at RootsTech.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the first book-length history of the Young Women organization.

At RootsTech 2025, Elder Hamilton, Elder Bragg, Elder Nattress and Elder Alvarado talked about what they wish more Church members understood about temple and family history work.