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First Presidency message on resurrection of Jesus Christ offers hope this Easter season
By Sarah Jane Weaver
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an Easter message in April 2019 about how the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings us hope.
An image from the Church's Bible video series depicts the Resurrected Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene.
Download a PDF of all the April 2019 general conference talk summaries
Conferencegoers leave the Conference Center after the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
'Time is running out': How President Nelson's conference messages reflect the past 15 months of his service
By Sarah Jane Weaver
President Russell M. Nelson pleaded with a worldwide congregation on Sunday to engage in the work and said, "Time is running out."
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, front, waves as he and his counselors, President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, left, and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, right, leave the Conference Center following the priesthood session of the 189th Annual General Conference in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
'Choose you this day': 1 theme Latter-day Saints can take away from April 2019 general conference
By Jason Swensen
Personal accountability was a defining theme in the messages shared by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during April 2019 general conference.
Conferencegoers arrive for Saturday's priesthood session of the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
President Russell M. Nelson: 'Closing Remarks'
In his concluding remarks in the Sunday afternoon session of the April 2019 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced eight new temples and encouraged Latter-day Saints to have homes that are true sanctuaries of faith.
President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gives his address during the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019. 
Photos capture highlights from Sunday afternoon session of April 2019 general conference
By Aubrey Eyre
Photo gallery and summary of the Sunday afternoon session of general conference.
Conferencegoers stand near blossoming trees during the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Elder Ronald A. Rasband: 'Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection'
By Jason Swensen
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles asked members to "Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection" during the Sunday afternoon session of General Conference on April 7.
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gives his address during the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019. 
Elder Kyle S. McKay: 'The Immediate Goodness of God'
Elder Kyle S. McKay, a General Authority Seventy, speaks about the goodness of God during the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7.
Elder Kyle S. McKay, a General Authority Seventy, gives his address during the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019. 
Elder David A. Bednar: 'Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing'
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke in the Sunday afternoon session of general conference on the importance of home-centered gospel learning with remarks titled, "Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing."
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gives his address during the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong: 'Good Shepherd, Lamb of God'
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said Sunday afternoon, "God’s shepherds are to strengthen, heal, bind up that which is broken, bring again that which was driven away, seek that which was lost."
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gives his address during the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019.
Elder Juan Pablo Villar: 'Exercising Our Spiritual Gifts'
Elder Juan Pablo Villar, General Authority Seventy, spoke during the Sunday afternoon session of conference about the importance of exercising faith and developing spiritual gifts.
Elder Juan Pablo Villar, a General Authority Seventy, gives his address during the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019. 
President Dallin H. Oaks: 'Cleansed by Repentance'
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency gave his April 2019 general conference address on how repentance is a joy, not a burden.
 President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, gives his address during the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019. 
33 photos that show what it was like during the Sunday morning session of general conference
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Messages offered during the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference were defined by invitations by the prophet and other Church leaders to draw closer to the Savior Jesus Christ.
Mika Katich, of Auburn, Ala., and Chelsey Campbell, of California, take a selfie in front of the Salt Lake Temple as conferencegoers arrive at the Conference Center for the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
President Russell M. Nelson: 'Come, Follow Me'
President Russell M. Nelson invites all to follow the Savior during the Sunday morning session of general conference: "Jesus Christ teaches the way back to our eternal home."
President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gives his address during the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019.
Brother Tad R. Callister: 'The Atonement of Jesus Christ'
Brother Tad R. Callister, released Saturday, April 6, as Sunday School general president, spoke during the Sunday morning session of general conference about the power of the Savior's Atonement.
Brother Tad R. Callister gives his address during the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019. Brother Callister was released from the Sunday School general presidency on April 6.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson: 'Preparing for the Lord's Return'
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said in the Sunday morning session of general conference: "When (the Savior comes again), oppression and injustice will not only diminish, they will cease."
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gives his address during the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019.
Elder Quentin L. Cook: 'Great Love for Our Father's Children'
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, in his Sunday morning conference address, shared how charity plays a vital role in missionary work, temple and family history work, and teaching in the home.
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gives his address during the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019.
Sister Sharon L. Eubank: 'Christ — the Light that Shines in Darkness'
Sister Sharon L. Eubank, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, said Sunday morning that one of the fundamental needs of growth is to stay connected to the ultimate source of light — Jesus Christ.
Sister Sharon Eubank, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, gives her address during the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019.
Elder Dale G. Renlund: 'Abound with Blessings'
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Sunday morning session of general conference about the importance of taking action and personal responsibility in receiving blessings from the Lord.
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gives his address during the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019.
Here are 31 photos that highlight the priesthood session of April 2019 general conference
By Jason Swensen
Leaders encourage holders of the priesthood to find strength through repentance and wise choices — and to make priesthood quorums welcoming "teams" of brotherhood and unity.
Mario Hernandez, right, laughs with his son, Ray, before Saturday's priesthood session of the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
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