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A look at what modern Church leaders have taught about the importance of education, lifelong learning and seeking truth.

“Acquiring the character of Christ is one of the most important ways we take His name upon us,” said President D. Todd Christofferson.

President Henry B. Eyring testified that “a humble prayer for peace in your heart will be honored” in the April 2026 general conference.

President Dallin H. Oaks, First Presidency counselors and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles were sustained as prophets, seers and revelators in a sacred meeting.

Quotes from "special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world" testify of Jesus Christ’s divine ministry, Atonement and Resurrection.

The First Presidency announced a move to two 25-minute classes each Sunday with a one-hour sacrament meeting.

The First Presidency and Elder Gérald Caussé recently welcomed Suriya Chindawongse, the ambassador of Thailand to the United States, to Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

"Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice and Resurrection are the ultimate evidence of God’s love," testified President Oaks.

The conference will be without a Saturday evening session, and a solemn assembly will be held to sustain a new President and First Presidency.

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all to participate in a unified fast as the United States celebrates 250th anniversary.