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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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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.

Follow the Prophets

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.

Follow the Prophets

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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Follow the Prophets

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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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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From the Church

‘Music & the Spoken Word’ says farewell to longtime host Lloyd Newell

By Deseret News

June 14, 2024 01:51 PM MDT

“Lloyd may not know everyone, but everyone knows Lloyd.” And after 34 years, Lloyd Newell will deliver his last broadcast for “Music & the Spoken Word” this Sunday.

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Follow the Prophets

Elder Renlund’s hopeful message for those impacted by pornography

By Deseret News

May 06, 2024 03:53 PM MDT

“My message is that being impacted by pornography is not an impossible situation. There’s hope, there’s help and there’s healing.”

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