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Salt Lake Temple is now prepared to move 5 feet during an earthquake
By  Deseret News
July 02, 2026 10:29 AM MDT
“The system is unlike anywhere else in the world.”
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President Oaks tours the LDS Church’s new Humanitarian Center
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Pres. Oaks tours new Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake
By  Deseret News
May 27, 2026 11:22 AM MDT
“I express appreciation for members of the Church and for all who minister in quiet and consistent ways.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
What happens when you look at Temple Square’s new Christ statue from a child’s perspective
By  Deseret News
May 08, 2026 11:01 AM MDT
The immediate impulse her small grandchildren showed at the new statue of Christ on Temple Square surprised President Emily Belle Freeman.
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Patrons tour the “Inside a Temple” tour at the Temple Square Visitors’ Center.
Latter-day Saint Life
Going fast: How to snag a ticket to Temple Square’s new ‘Inside a Temple’ experience
By  Deseret News
May 05, 2026 10:35 AM MDT
Here are two ways to scoop up a free reservation.
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Someone's hands holding a phone showing the For the Strength of Youth Instagram page.
Latter-day Saint Life
Join a worldwide read-a-thon with Latter-day Saint youth
By  Deseret News
April 30, 2026 10:18 AM MDT
Youth, parents, and leaders are invited to participate by reading one chapter of the new “For the Strength of Youth” guide a week.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Record percentage of graduates say BYU strengthened their faith in Christ
By  Deseret News
April 24, 2026 10:26 AM MDT
During the ceremony, the graduates gave a standing ovation to their parents, spouses, and children.
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President Uchtdorf speaking to a crowd of journalists in a full-scale replica of a temple baptistry room.
Latter-day Saint Life
You can walk through full-scale replicas of temple rooms in new Visitors’ Center
By  Deseret News
April 15, 2026 10:32 AM MDT
Starting on May 18, the public can tour replicas of a celestial room and baptismal font.
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People standing up and singing in the LDS Conference Center.
Latter-day Saint Life
How the April 2026 conference fit more talks into fewer sessions
By  Deseret News
April 10, 2026 11:30 AM MDT
There were more talks in a four-session conference than there were in October for the final five-session conference.
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President Susan H. Porter speaks behind a podium. Behind her is a slideshow that reads: "Behold Your Little Ones: Their Dignity. Our Stewardship. International Society Conference. President Susan H. Porter."
Latter-day Saint Life
Pres. Porter speaks on the worth of children at international conference
By  Deseret News
April 08, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
During her address, she shared some of what she has learned from her ministry.
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Elder Gérald Caussé playing the piano.
Latter-day Saint Life
Watch: Elder Caussé performs beautiful new Easter hymn
By  Deseret News
March 03, 2026 10:45 AM MST
The hymn speaks of three gardens that represent three major events in the plan of salvation.
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Elder Ulisses Soares and Elder Ciro Schmeil sit at a table, talking with Paraná Gov. Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior.
Latter-day Saint Life
Elder Soares honored with ‘highest award’ from São Paulo’s legislature
By  Deseret News
February 26, 2026 10:53 AM MST
The award recognizes the 100-year anniversary of the preaching of the gospel in South America.
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Scaffolding being removed from the exterior of the Salt Lake City Temple.
Temple Worship
Record number of visitors expected for the Salt Lake Temple open house
By  Deseret News
February 20, 2026 11:32 AM MST
Salt Lake City shared the first real estimate for how many visitors are expected at the historic open house.
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President Dallin H. Oaks stands near BYU's Carillon Bell Tower by a plaque with a quote from him. BYU President C. Shane Reese is beside him.
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BYU unveils new plaque honoring President Oaks
By  Deseret News
February 18, 2026 10:55 AM MST
The quote on the plaque comes from President Dallin H. Oaks’s first devotional address as prophet.
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Elder Clark G. Gilbert speaking during an interview, hands clasped, with the Salt Lake City temple visible through a window.
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Watch: Elder Gilbert’s first social media message as an Apostle
By  Deseret News
February 17, 2026 10:52 AM MST
Elder Clark G. Gilbert specifically directed his first social media message as an Apostle to young adults.
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Get to know Elder Caussé with photos and facts
By  Deseret News
November 07, 2025 11:51 AM MST
Elder Caussé and his wife, Valerie Babin Caussé, met in a young single adult ward in France.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Over 100 artists from around the world contribute their depictions of Christ to new book
By  Deseret News
September 03, 2025 09:26 AM MDT
“The whole vision of this book is that Christ is for everyone,” says Rose Datoc Dall.
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Latter-day Saint Life
A major factor is how songs are selected for the new hymnbook
By  Deseret News
August 25, 2025 01:20 PM MDT
There is a catch to including some hymns and songs in the new hymnbook.
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Salt Lake Temple Renovation May 2025
Latter-day Saint Life
Timeline of progress on the Salt Lake Temple renovations
By  Deseret News
August 04, 2025 02:05 PM MDT
The open house is scheduled to begin in April 2027.
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Latter-day Saint of ‘Rudy’ film talks about faith, angels, and miracles
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July 12, 2022 11:20 AM MDT
“Rudy” Ruettiger, the Notre Dame football walk-on whose story became a feature film, spoke to an online audience about his story and faith.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Meet the Latter-day Saint running for president in Mali
By  Deseret News
July 11, 2022 12:15 PM MDT
Yeah Samaké—the father of three, BYU grad, and convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—announced his candidacy last month.
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Mickey And Minnie Mouse Welcome Everyone To Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Latter-day Saint Life
Disney fandom and religious faith: Why this scholar keeps finding parallels
By  Deseret News
June 16, 2022 01:12 PM MDT
The internet is debating religion’s role in Disney fandom after a Reddit post from a “Disney adult” went viral.
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She escaped misogyny by joining the Church. One woman’s sharp refute to ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’
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June 08, 2022 03:47 PM MDT
“The idea that the Church, of all places, should be lectured to by our larger culture—by Hollywood—about its violence and misogyny defies everything in my life’s experience and that of many other women I know.”
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We’re not the only ones sharing faith online: #NunTok videos are going viral
By  Deseret News
May 19, 2022 12:18 PM MDT
#ConventLife is hitting the mainstream with nuns’ innovative online videos.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Why this college pitcher is glad he changed his mind about serving a mission
By  Deseret News
May 19, 2022 11:51 AM MDT
“Once I read ‘Dominican Republic,’ there was a strong feeling that this is where Heavenly Father wants me to be.”
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