At the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2026 general conference, President D. Todd Christofferson of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced eight new General Authority Seventies and a new Primary General Presidency.
BYU-Idaho Radio will broadcast the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 4 - 5. It will be available on KBYI 94.3 FM, KBYR 91.5/90.9 FM and on KBYI HD3 (Talk). These channels are also streamed at www.byui.edu/radio.
RootsTech 2026 kicks off Thursday with keynote speakers, classes, a packed exhibit hall and more. The world’s largest family history conference, hosted by FamilySearch, anticipates millions of people worldwide to participate online and thousands to participate in person at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.
President Dallin H. Oaks has assumed leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, marking a new chapter for the global Church. Emphasizing joy, trust in the Lord and thoughtful growth, President Oaks has already introduced meaningful changes while encouraging members to face life’s challenges with faith and optimism.
“Covenant Power: Transform Fear into Faith through the Power of Jesus Christ” explores how members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can grow closer to the Savior through the covenants they make in the House of the Lord.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that, effective immediately, young women in the Church who want to serve a mission can begin service at age 18.
Elder Gérald Caussé is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Thursday, November 6, 2025, and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new First Presidency in a broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah today.