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Full texts of October 2022 general conference talks now available online
By Scott Taylor
The 35 conference messages are available in English, with Spanish and Portuguese expected by this weekend.
Episode 104 of the Church News podcast features a recap of the messages offered by Church leaders during the 192nd Semiannual General Conference, held in the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City on Oct. 1-2, 2022.
Episode 104: October 2022 general conference recap — Overcoming the world through covenants with God
By Sarah Jane Weaver
This episode includes a recap of messages from Church leaders during the October 2022 general conference.
A family watches October 2022 general conference from their home.
What Church leaders taught about overcoming trials in October 2022 general conference
By Trent Toone
Several leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke about the trials of life and how to overcome adversity during the October 2022 general conference.
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Church members in Mexico react to President Nelson’s announcement of 4 new temples
By Ryan Jensen
Pachuca, Tula, Toluca and Cuernavaca are each less than 30 miles from the center of Mexico City.
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A by-the-numbers look at the 118 temples announced by President Nelson
By Scott Taylor
The geographic breakdowns, firsts, multiples and more of the temples President Nelson has announced in less than five years.
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Church leaders teach Latter-day Saints how to gain, grow and keep testimonies
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
“Take charge of your own testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel,” President Nelson said.
Thousands entering the Conference Center were greeted by 18 new images of Jesus Christ at Saturday morning session of general conference.
Jesus Christ is the answer, proclaim leaders at October 2022 general conference
By Mary Richards
Speakers at October 2022 general conference pointed to Jesus Christ and His Atonement, saying covenants and following Him bring rest, peace and joy.
Attendees listen at Saturday afternoon session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.
October 2022 general conference: Talk summaries and session highlights
By Church News Staff
View coverage from October 2022 general conference including talk summaries, session highlights, photo galleries, news and announcements from the event.
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Download a PDF of talk summaries from October 2022 general conference
By Church News Staff
As a service to our readers, the Church News has created a downloadable PDF summarizing each talk offered during general conference.
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President Nelson’s temple announcement prompts members to rejoice worldwide
By Trent Toone
Many Latter-day Saints worldwide reacted to the new temple locations with tears of joy. Here’s what they said.
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President Nelson, other leaders address the Church’s position on abuse: It is ‘an abomination to the Lord’
By Sydney Walker
“The Savior will not tolerate abuse, and as His disciples, neither can we,” President Russell M. Nelson said.
Presidente Russell M. Nelson acena para líderes e congregação ao entrar no Centro de Conferências para sessão da manhã de sábado da 192ª Conferência Geral Semianual de A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias, em 1º de outubro de 2022.
What did President Nelson teach during October 2022 general conference?
By Sydney Walker
President Russell M. Nelson taught that making and keeping covenants brings peace and “rest” in a challenging world.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ production of the fourth season of Book of Mormon videos is filmed near Springville, Utah, on Monday, July 26, 2021.
Book of Mormon Videos season 4 debuts with Savior’s ministry in the Americas
By Ryan Jensen
The newest season will have nine episodes with new releases coming each Friday through November
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Sunday afternoon session: See photos and read talk summaries of October 2022 general conference
By Mary Richards
“I pray that you have recorded your impressions and will follow through with them,” said President Nelson.
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President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Focus on the Temple’
By Church News Staff
“I promise that increased time in the temple will bless your life in ways nothing else can,” said President Russell M. Nelson.
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President Nelson announces 18 new temple locations, including 4 near Mexico City
By Scott Taylor
President Russell M. Nelson closed the October 2022 general conference with an invitation to “focus on the temple.”
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Elder Quentin L. Cook: ‘Be True to God and His Work’
By Church News Staff
“We all need to seek our own testimony of Jesus Christ, bridle our passions, repent of our sins, and find peace through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and be true to God and His work,” said Elder Quentin L. Cook.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson: ‘Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony’
By Church News Staff
As individuals take opportunities to share their testimonies, they will be able to nurture and keep “this most precious possession,” said Elder Gary E. Stevenson.
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Elder Isaac K. Morrison: ‘We Can Do Hard Things Through Him’
By Church News Staff
“Whatever the source of our challenges, they can be a golden opportunity to grow,” said Elder Isaac K. Morrison.
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Elder Mark D. Eddy: ‘The Virtue of the Word’
By Church News Staff
“Experience the virtue of the word of God, particularly through the Book of Mormon, every day of your life,” said Elder Mark D. Eddy.
Elder Jonathan S. Schmitt, General Authority Seventy, speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022.
Elder Jonathan S. Schmitt: ‘That They Might Know Thee’
By Church News Staff
“Just as Jesus knows each of us by name, one way we can come to better know Jesus is by learning His many names,” said Elder Schmitt.
Elder Ryan K. Olsen, General Authority Seventy, speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022.
Elder Ryan K. Olsen: ‘The Answer Is Jesus’
By Church News Staff
“How grateful we are that God so loved us that he sent His Son. He is the answer,” said Elder Olsen.
President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022.
President Henry B. Eyring: ‘Legacy of Encouragement’
By Church News Staff
“The Savior knows your struggles in detail. He knows your great potential to grow in faith, hope, and charity,” said President Henry B. Eyring.
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Sunday morning session: See photos and read summaries of October 2022 general conference
By Sydney Walker
The Sunday morning session of October 2022 general conference included talks from President Russell M. Nelson and three members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Overcome the World and Find Rest’
By Church News Staff
“Because Jesus Christ overcame this world, you can too,” said President Russell M. Nelson.
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022.
Elder David A. Bednar: ‘Put On Thy Strength, O Zion’
By Church News Staff
“You and I ultimately can choose to be chosen through the righteous exercise of our moral agency,” said Elder David A. Bednar.
Young Men General President Steven J. Lund speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022.
President Steven J. Lund: ‘Lasting Discipleship’
By Church News Staff
“Let there be no doubt, it is the very stuff of heroes displayed by our youth when they set their hearts and minds to standing upright against the shifting moral tectonics of our time,” said President Steven J. Lund.
Elder Joseph W. Sitati, General Authority Seventy, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022.
Elder Joseph W. Sitati: ‘Patterns of Discipleship’
By Church News Staff
“What we do at home is the true crucible of enduring and joyful discipleship,” said Elder Joseph W. Sitati.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Happy and Forever’
By Church News Staff
“God’s work and glory include bringing to pass happy and forever,” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong.
Sister J. Anette Dennis, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022.
Sister J. Anette Dennis: ‘His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light’
By Church News Staff
“We are commanded to love others, not to judge them,” said Sister J. Anette Dennis.