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Video: Apostles explain how they 'represent the Lord' through priesthood keys
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles talk about the restoration of the priesthood keys on the earth today.
The First Presidency and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the Rome Italy Temple Visitors' Center.
How Presidents Nelson, Oaks and Eyring explained Latter-day Saint temple work to an Italian journalist
By Tad Walch
An Italian journalist had an exclusive interview with the First Presidency in the lobby of the Rome Italy Temple, where they discussed temple work and eternal families.
President Dallin H. Oaks, President Russell M. Nelson and President Henry B. Eyring shake hands with La Stampa correspondent Paolo Mastrolilli after the reporter interviewed the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Rome Italy Temple on Monday, March 11, 2019.
This week on social: Twelve Apostles share President Nelson's Italy Facebook post, add their powerful testimonies
By Marianne Holman Prescott
This week on social media, members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared a message from President Russell M. Nelson’s Facebook page on their own pages and added their own personal testimonies to the prophet’s words.
The Rome Italy Temple in Rome, Italy, on Monday, March 11, 2019.
President Nelson talks 'unprecedented future' of Church following Rome Italy Temple dedication
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Following the Rome Italy Temple dedication, President Russell M. Nelson said the future of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would be unprecedented and unparalleld.
Every member of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dressed in white temple clothing, posed for an iconic photograph in the Rome Italy Temple visitors center in Rome, Italy on Monday, March 11, 2019. Front center are President Russell M. Nelson and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring. Also included are members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Quentin L. Cook, Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Elder Dale G. Renlund, Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares.
15 quotes on how the Rome Italy Temple dedication inspired the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles share what it meant to them to be able to attend the Rome Italy Temple dedication.
Every member of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pose for an iconic photograph in the Rome Italy Temple visitors center in Rome, Italy on Monday, March 11, 2019. Standing at center are President Russell M. Nelson and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring. Also included are members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Quentin L. Cook, Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Elder Dale G. Renlund, Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares.
President Nelson extends invitation to his 95th birthday celebration
By Aubrey Eyre
President Russell M. Nelson will invite family, friends and others from around the world to celebrate his 95th birthday.
President M. Russell Ballard and President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints react to an photograph taken earlier in the day of themselves in Rome, Italy on Monday, March 11, 2019.
Watch this BYU devotional on how fighting can actually be a good thing
By Marianne Holman Prescott
Elder Carlos A. Godoy speaks to students at Brigham Young University during a campus devotional on March 12.
Elder Carlos A. Godoy of the Presidency of the Seventy speaks during a campus devotional at Brigham Young University on March 12, 2019.
Video: Apostles share why their friendship is the 'strongest bond' of brotherhood on earth
Watch the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in Italy as they share details about their unique bond as Apostles of Jesus Christ.
President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland on the Rome Italy Temple grounds.
When an image leaves one speechless: The 15 Apostles together in Rome
Monday in Rome the picture captured the moment. But all the words and photos in the world wither in the face of the silent yet stirring testimony to be found in the lives, teachings and examples of the Apostles.
Members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, walk between photograph locations in the Rome Italy Temple visitors center in Rome, Italy on Monday, March 11, 2019.
Video: Sheri Dew gives a behind-the-scenes look at iconic photo of First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Watch this video where Sheri Dew talks about the 'unprecedented moment' when the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gathered together for the Rome Italy Temple dedication.
Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gather at the Rome Italy Temple grounds.
Video: Sister Wendy Nelson shares her personal witness of President Russell M. Nelson's prophetic ministry
By Sarah Jane Weaver
While participating in the dedication of the Rome Italy Temple, Sister Wendy W. Nelson testified of her husband's prophetic calling. Russell Marion Nelson has been called by God to be the Lord's prophet on the earth at this time, she said.
Sister Wendy Nelson speaks during a media interview in Rome, Italy on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Iconic photo of First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shows their testimony that 'God lives' and 'Jesus is the Christ'
By Sarah Jane Weaver
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles stood together in the Rome Italy Temple Visitors' Center on Monday for iconic photographs representing their testimony of Jesus Christ.
Every member of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dressed in white temple clothing, posed for an iconic photograph in the Rome Italy Temple Visitors' Center in Rome, Italy on Monday, March 11, 2019. Front center are President Russell M. Nelson and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring. Also included are members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Quentin L. Cook, Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Elder Dale G. Renlund, Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares.
What's the best way to teach from a general conference message? Here's some advice from the Sunday School general presidency
Brother Devin Durrant of the Sunday School presidency shares his thoughts on what it means to teach in the Savior's way and offers ideas on how to teach from a general conference message.
A scene from the Church's Bible videos depicts the Savior walking with men and women before He gave His Sermon on the Mount.
Watch: President Russell M. Nelson's historic meeting with Pope Francis
A new Church News video from Rome, titled "The Prophet and the Pope," captures the Church president's reaction to the historic meeting.
President M. Russell Ballard, left, and President Russell M. Nelson, right, talk in a Church News video about meeting with Pope Francis.
President Nelson dedicates Rome Italy Temple 170 years after Church 'opened a door which no man can shut'
By Sarah Jane Weaver
President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the Rome Italy Temple, located in one of the most influential cities in the history of the world and in the history of Christianity, on Sunday, March 10.
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints places mortar during the cornerstone ceremony for the dedication of the Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rome, Italy, on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
During Rome Italy Temple youth devotional, President Nelson shares 'things to know' and 'things to do'
By Sarah Jane Weaver
On the Eve of the dedication of the Rome Italy Temple, President Russell M. Nelson offered the youth of the temple district 10 thoughts — the first pertaining “things I want you to know,” and the second pertaining to “things I wan
Attendees listen to President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a devotional in Rome, Italy, on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
President Nelson becomes the first Church leader to have a formal audience with the pope
By Sarah Jane Weaver
In an “unforgettable and historic” meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, President Russell M. Nelson became the first leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to have a formal audience with the head of the Roman Catholic C
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome, Italy, on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Elder Soares shares how God's promised blessings are being claimed in Caribbean's isles of the sea
By Jason Swensen
Elder Ulisses Soares dedicates island nation of Curacao; promises promising Church future across the Caribbean Area.
Elder Ulisses Soares bids farewell to Latter-day Saints who gathered for a Feb. 21 member meeting in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
This week on social: Church leaders share love for women on International Women's Day
By Emmy Gardiner
This week on social media, Church leaders shared messages about the value of women in the Church, the importance of the name of Jesus Christ and other inspiring messages.
Standing with Relief Society members at a Church meetinghouse in Accra, Ghana, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon and Sister Jean B. Bingham wave in a video message celebrating International Women's Day. The video was shared on the leaders' Facebook accounts on March 8, 2019.
All 15 members of the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to gather in Rome for temple dedication
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Gathering here in one of the most influential cities in the history of the world and in the history of Christianity, every member of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will participate in the Rome Italy Temple dedication.
The Angel Moroni statue of the Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at sunrise in Rome, Italy, on Friday, March 8, 2019.
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