Millions tuned in the weekend, April 5-6, to the April 2025 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
April 2025 general conference — the Church’s 195th Annual General Conference — featured messages from the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders. The five general sessions were for all individuals, families and friends.
This article has videos, talk summaries, session highlights, photo galleries, news and announcements from the April 2025 general conference. Download a PDF of talk summaries in English, Spanish and Portuguese here.
News from the April 2025 general conference
Church President Russell M. Nelson attended the Sunday afternoon session of general conference and watched the other sessions remotely. During his address on Sunday, April 6, he announced 15 new temple locations and people around the world reacted with excitement and joy.
On Saturday, April 5, 16 new General Authority Seventies were sustained and it was announced that five General Authority Seventies will received emeritus status on Aug. 1. The new Young Men general presidency was sustained and will begin on Aug. 1.
During the Thursday, April 3, leadership session, 78 new Area Seventies were announced and presented for a sustaining vote, with another 57 Area Seventies designated for release on or before Aug. 1 of this year.
Twelve musicians from nine countries around the world joined the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as global participants to sing in the Saturday morning and the Sunday morning afternoon sessions.
The Church News podcast episode 235 features the speakers from general conference. See what the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared on social media during general conference weekend.
Saturday morning session of April 2025 general conference
What happened during the session?
- 16 new General Authority Seventies were sustained and five will receive emeritus status on Aug. 1.
- New Young Men general presidency was sustained and will begin on Aug. 1.
- President Henry B. Eyring counseled Church members to draw near to the Savior.
- The 2024 statistical report was released.
- Saturday morning session: See photos and read a summary.
Talk summaries
- President Jeffrey R. Holland: ‘As a Little Child’
- President Camille N. Johnson: ‘Spiritually Whole in Him’
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband: ‘Right Before Our Eyes’
- Elder Quentin L. Cook: ‘The Atonement of Jesus Christ Provides the Ultimate Rescue’
- Elder Ricardo P. Giménez: ‘My Love for the Savior Is My “Why”’
- President Henry B. Eyring: ‘Draw Near Unto Me’
Saturday afternoon session of April 2025 general conference
What happened during the session?
- Saturday afternoon session: See photos and read a summary.
Talk summaries
- Elder Neil L. Andersen: ‘Cherishing Life’
- President Steven J. Lund: ‘Divine Authority, Sublime Young Men’
- Elder S. Mark Palmer: ‘Return Unto Me … That I May Heal You’
- Elder Sandino Román: ‘Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty’
- Elder Dale G. Renlund: ‘Personal Preparation To Meet the Savior’
- Elder Hans T. Boom: ‘True to the Faith That Our Parents Have Cherished’
- Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: ‘By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples’
Saturday evening session of April 2025 general conference
What happened during the session?
- “Become as little children” — What Church leaders taught in regards to children and youth during conference.
- Saturday evening session: See photos and read a summary.
Talk summaries
- Elder Gary E. Stevenson: ‘And We Talk of Christ’
- Sister Amy A. Wright: ‘Thou Art the Christ’
- Elder James R. Rasband: ‘The Plan of Mercy’
- Elder Sergio R. Vargas: ‘Our Heavenly Guidance System’
- Elder D. Todd Christofferson: ‘Worship’
Sunday morning session of April 2025 general conference
What happened during the session?
- President Dallin H. Oaks outlined the divine helps God provides for His children.
- Sunday morning session: See photos and read a summary.
Talk summaries
- Elder David A. Bednar: ‘The Times of Restitution of All Things’
- Elder Steven D. Shumway: ‘Participate To Prepare for Christ’s Return’
- Sister Tamara W. Runia: ‘Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy’
- Bishop Gérald Caussé: ‘Compensating Blessings’
- Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration’
- Elder John A. McCune: ‘Joy Through Covenant Discipleship’
- President Dallin H. Oaks: ‘Divine Helps for Mortality’
Sunday afternoon session of April 2025 general conference
What happened during the session?
- President Nelson invited all to "grow in your confidence before the Lord."
- He also announced 15 new temple locations around the world.
- What was said about personal preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ during April 2025 general conference.
- From President Oaks to Sister Runia, multiple leaders address the necessity, joy and gift of repentance.
- Messages of discipleship, worshipping and serving from April 2025 general conference.
- How Church leaders testified of Jesus Christ, His Atonement and His ‘greater love’ during April 2025 general conference.
- Sunday afternoon session: See photos and read a summary.
Talk summaries
- Elder Ulisses Soares: ‘Reverence for Sacred Things’
- Elder Michael B. Strong: ‘Charity — A Sign of True Discipleship’
- Elder Scott D. Whiting: ‘Beware the Second Temptation’
- Elder Christopher H. Kim: ‘Harden Not Your Heart’
- Elder Patrick Kearon: ‘Receive His Gift’
- Elder Benjamin M.Z. Tai: ‘The Love of God’
- President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Confidence in the Presence of God’
How to watch the April 2025 general conference
April 2025 general conference will be broadcast live worldwide in several languages on ChurchofJesusChrist.org/broadcasts, the General Conference YouTube channel, Gospel Stream and the Gospel Library app. Sessions will also be streamed live in English on KSL-TV and BYUtv. It’s also available through the Gospel Voice skill on Amazon Alexa devices and through TuneIn by searching for “Saints Channel Talk” or “Canal Mormon” (for live Spanish interpretation).
A full list is available on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Announcements, news prior to the April 2025 general conference
- First Presidency announces, invites to 195th Annual General Conference
- Behind the scenes of general conference: The staging crew
- How to watch, listen to or follow April 2025 general conference
- Behind the scenes of general conference: Guest services
- Behind the scenes of general conference: Interpreters
- Ideas for how to prepare for general conference
- 2025 marks 25 years in the Conference Center
- Meet the 12 musicians singing as global participants with the Tabernacle Choir during April 2025 general conference
- See the 78 new Area Seventies sustained at April 2025 general conference leadership session
- Download the March 2025 chart of general authorities and general officers
- 4 general conference-related games to download
- General conference moments that changed individual lives
What happened during the October 2024 general conference?
During the last session of the October 2024 general conference, President Nelson announced new 17 temple locations, and members with ties to those areas shared tender feelings of joy. Fourteen international singers joined The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for the conference.
The Conference Center seating was at full capacity for the first time since 2019.
Six new Area Seventies were announced and presented for a sustaining vote during the Thursday, Oct. 3, leadership session of the October 2024 general conference.
