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Family of 4-year-old who nearly died in Uruguay shares how God’s power helped save her life
By
Kaitlyn Bancroft
Published 21 hours ago
“We know that God answers prayers. We acknowledge Him in all things,” said Michael Santiago, father of Estelle Santiago.
How one family keeps their ancestors’ memories alive after many generations
By
Ryan Jensen
Published 1 day ago
From scavenger hunts to storytelling time, members of the Abinadi and Hannah Seely Olsen family find joy and perspective in sharing.
A son with fragile x syndrome carries on his late father’s temple legacy through service in the house of the Lord
By
Leah Bowers
Published 3 days ago
Kris Sorensen and her sons, Danny, who has fragile x syndrome, and Matthew, who has autism, serve in temples across Utah.
‘Pull together’ as families, says Church President Dallin H. Oaks at biennial family reunion
By
Ryan Jensen
Published 10 days ago
Held by the descendants of Abinadi and Hannah Seely Olsen for more than 100 years, the 2026 family reunion included more than 600 people.
President Oaks testifies of families on International Day of Families
By
Mary Richards
Published 2 months ago
President Dallin H. Oaks wrote about what children need, how families grow stronger and the duty of parents.
Central role of marriage and families in God’s plan a theme during April 2026 general conference
By
Mary Richards
Published 3 months ago
President Oaks, Elder Cook, Elder Andersen, Elder Gilbert and others spoke about marriage, eternal families and the sealing power.
RootsTech 2026: What family history experts taught about Utah pioneers
By
Kaitlyn Bancroft
Published 4 months ago
A class focused on searching early pioneer records while another honored women pioneers.
Want to get involved in family history? 3 ways to get started from experts at RootsTech 2026
By
Aimee Cobabe
Published 4 months ago
Experts at RootsTech 2026 share ways to get involved in family history with indexing, family photos and artificial intelligence.
RootsTech 2026: Tara Roberts on how connecting with ancestors can change lives
By
Kaitlyn Bancroft
Published 4 months ago
The National Geographic explorer, who dives for sunken slave ships, believes “profound healing” can occur through connection.
RootsTech 2026: Actress Marlee Matlin on inclusion in family history
By
Kaitlyn Bancroft
Published 5 months ago
Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress, who is deaf, said at RootsTech 2026 that inclusion is a “historical responsibility.”
Families are ‘where we can experience the greatest joy,’ says BYU–Pathway president
By
Aimee Cobabe
Published 6 months ago
Speaking at a BYU–Pathway devotional to students around the world, President and Sister Ashton testified of the Prophet’s teachings on the family.
President and Sister Kusch testify to Ensign College students of the Prophet’s teachings regarding dating, marriage
By
Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Published 6 months ago
"I cannot with more emphasis bear my testimony of the importance of trusting and following living prophets," said the Ensign College president.
What the American Family Survey 2025 found about attitudes toward marriage
By
Kaitlyn Bancroft
Published 8 months ago
The annual, nationwide survey asked participants to consider marriage’s impact on societal welfare.
‘Luz de las Naciones’ highlights 100 years of peace that illuminates
By
Ryan Jensen
Published 8 months ago
Performances of song and dance showcased cultures from Hispanic and Latin American countries.
Church announced dates for 2026 Churchwide broadcasts, events
By
Christine Rappleye
Published 9 months ago
Check out the list of 2026 Churchwide broadcasts and events from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including children and youth events, plus general conference dates.
Remember conference — Elder Ronald A. Rasband: ‘The Family Proclamation — Words From God’
By
Sydney Walker
Published 9 months ago
See resources for Elder Ronald A. Rasband’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.
Episode 262: Church leaders on ‘The Family Proclamation,’ Part 2: All are part of God’s family
By
Ryan Jensen
and
Joel Randall
Published 9 months ago
Hear the second part of a two-part Church News podcast series marking the 30th anniversary of "The Family: A Proclamation to the World."
President Oaks emphasizes the family’s central role in God’s plan
By
Mary Richards
Published 10 months ago
Thirty years after “The Family Proclamation,” President Dallin H. Oaks emphasized that "the family is central to the Creator's plan.”
Daughter describes President Nelson — father of 10 — as ‘calm, patient and loving’ parent
By
Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Published 10 months ago
Russell M. Nelson Jr. — the youngest child and only son — compared his father and mother in their home to the brain and the heart of a body.
At BYU conference, Sister Wright teaches 4 foundational truths from 'Family Proclamation’
By
Kaitlyn Bancroft
Published 10 months ago
The blessings connected to these truths are possible because of Jesus Christ, Sister Amy A. Wright testified.
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