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    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its General Conference in 2026, drawing wide attention in the United States. A Saturday session featured an apostle urging members never to give up on those who have left the faith, a message highlighted by the Salt Lake Tribune in its full summary of the day's proceedings.

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    Church Releases October 2026 World Report Edition●Watch the October 2026 Edition of the World Report✉newsWorldReligion7 h ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published the October 2026 edition of its World Report, a recurring news program covering church activities, members and events around the world. The latest installment is now available to watch online, offering viewers an update on the faith community's global operations and recent developments.

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    October 2026 general conference draws attention with announcements and highlights▼October 2026 general conference: Announcements, talk summaries, photos, session highlights✉newsWorldReligion5 h ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its October 2026 general conference, with coverage compiling new announcements, talk summaries, photos and session highlights. Church News is reporting each session, and followers are following along for messages from church leaders and any institutional news revealed during the two-day event in Salt Lake City.

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    Church of Jesus Christ Releases October 2026 World Report●October 2026 World Report of the Church of Jesus Christ▶youtubeWorldReligion471.9K1 h ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued its October 2026 World Report, a compilation of church news and updates distributed through its official Newsroom channels. The release is drawing broad attention from members and observers of the faith, generating significant engagement as audiences review the latest announcements and developments covered in the report.

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    Church News editor reflects on unexpectedly listening to general conference▼Jon Ryan Jensen: Unexpectedly listening to general conference✉newsWorldReligion13 h ago

    Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of Church News, has written about unexpectedly finding himself listening to a session of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' general conference. In the piece he describes how an unplanned encounter with the broadcasts turned into a meaningful moment, striking a chord with readers during the conference weekend.

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    A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregation in Grand Blanc, Michigan has started rebuilding work after a deadly attack on the meetinghouse. The reconstruction marks a step toward recovery for the local faith community as it mourns those killed in the incident. Details on the scale of the rebuilding and the congregation's plans remain limited in initial reports.

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    October 2026 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ Opens●October 2026 General Conference Session Summaries, News and Announcements✉newsWorldReligion1 h ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its October 2026 General Conference, with official session summaries, news and announcements being published for members worldwide. The biannual gathering typically features addresses from church leaders, guidance for members, and sometimes new policies or temple announcements. Readers are following the conference for updates on what church leadership says on current issues affecting the global faith community.

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    Grand Blanc Township LDS church begins rebuilding after deadly attack●Grand Blanc Township LDS church begins to rebuild after deadly attack✉newsWorldReligion6 d ago

    A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregation in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, has started rebuilding after a deadly attack on the church. The congregation is moving toward recovery while the community continues to react to the violence that struck the place of worship.

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    Mormon leader D. Todd Christofferson urges members to stop gambling▼LDS leader D. Todd Christofferson decries all forms of gambling, urges members to stop betting✉newsWorldReligion6 h ago

    D. Todd Christofferson, a senior leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has condemned gambling in all its forms and called on church members to stop betting. Speaking in an address covered by the Salt Lake Tribune, he framed gambling as morally harmful. The statement lands amid expanding legalized sports betting in the United States.

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    One year after a deadly attack on a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the congregation has begun rebuilding the damaged building. The milestone marks a step toward recovery for members of the local church community, who continue to mark the anniversary of the violence that struck their place of worship.

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    Church Leaders Offer Guidance at General Conference▼Guidance from church leaders at General Conference✉newsWorldReligion1 h ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its General Conference, where senior leaders delivered sermons and guidance to members worldwide. Coverage highlighted counsel on faith, family and personal discipleship, with talks translated into many languages and broadcast globally. Members and observers discussed the main themes and messages from the sessions as the conference concluded.

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    Apostle urges LDS members not to give up on those who left the faith●Full summary of Saturday’s LDS General Conference: Never give up on those who have left the faith, says apostle✉newsWorld7 h ago

    An apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints told attendees at Saturday's General Conference session never to give up on family members and friends who have left the faith. The message of patience and continued love toward those who have distanced themselves from the church stood out as the theme of the day's proceedings, which also included other addresses from senior church leaders.

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    Music & the Spoken Word turns to spiritual solutions▼Music & the Spoken Word: Spiritual solutions✉newsWorldReligion4 min ago

    The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's long-running broadcast Music & the Spoken Word has released a new episode titled 'Spiritual solutions'. The program, produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, combines choral music with a short spoken message, and this installment focuses on finding answers to life's difficulties through spiritual means.

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    Saturday Morning Session of October 2026 General Conference Summarized▼Saturday Morning Session Summary for the October 2026 General Conference✉newsWorldReligion2 h ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a summary of the Saturday morning session of its October 2026 General Conference. The official newsroom recap outlines the addresses and proceedings from the session, offering members and observers a quick overview of what was said. Conference summaries are routinely issued after each session for those who could not follow live.

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    Believers Share Message of Rejoicing and Constant Prayer▼🤗☁️🌈☁️🪽😇🪽🩷✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥💒🛐🫂🏩💜🩵👐🧘‍♂️🐑💫😌👏🫶🙌🙏💌🙌🌏🌐💛🤗*Rejoice always!*pray without ceasing!*give thanks in all circumstances!*forMmastodonWorldReligion112 h ago

    Devotional messages quoting 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 — 'Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances' — are being shared widely, encouraging Christians to thank God for blessings. The verse, framed with celebratory emojis and hashtags about gratitude, presents constant prayer and thankfulness as the will of God in Christ Jesus. It is being passed on as an uplifting message of faith and gratitude.

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    Grand Blanc Latter-day Saints mark one year since church shooting▼Grand Blanc Latter-day Saints mark 1 year since church shooting, grappling with trauma and healing✉newsWorldReligion3 d ago

    Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan are marking one year since a deadly shooting at their meetinghouse. Congregants and local leaders are reflecting on the attack, describing ongoing grief and trauma, and holding commemorations focused on healing and remembrance as the community continues to recover.

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    Elder Michael A. Dunn delivers 'The 90 and 10' address▼Elder Michael A. Dunn: ‘The 90 and 10’✉newsWorldReligion7 h ago

    Elder Michael A. Dunn of the General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given a message titled 'The 90 and 10', published by the Church's official news outlet. It is drawing attention among Latter-day Saint audiences following its release, though details of its content have not been widely reported beyond the church press.

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    Latter-day Saint general conference opens with Saturday morning session▼Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference✉newsWorldReligion12 h ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held the Saturday morning session of its general conference, with speeches and guidance from church leaders delivered from Salt Lake City. KSL.com provided live summaries of the addresses. The conference is a twice-yearly event that draws worldwide attention from the faith's millions of members, who look for new counsel and announcements.

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    Latter-day Saints Church Announces Milestones for Multiple Temples▼Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces milestones for multiple temples✉newsWorldReligion5 d ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced new milestones for several of its temples, according to a report from ABC4 Utah. The announcements cover progress on temple projects in multiple locations, though specific sites and details were not included in the initial report. Temple milestones typically involve groundbreaking, open house, or dedication phases for the faith's growing worldwide building program.

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    Saturday morning session opens October 2026 general conference▼Saturday morning session of October 2026 general conference — see photos and read a summary✉newsWorldReligion10 h ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held the Saturday morning session of its October 2026 general conference. Coverage includes photographs from the conference center and a summary of the talks and announcements delivered during the session, which opened the biannual gathering of church members worldwide.

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    Elder Matthew J. Eyring Speaks on Comfort From the Holy Ghost▼Elder Matthew J. Eyring: ‘Comfort From the Holy Ghost’✉newsWorldReligion10 h ago

    Elder Matthew J. Eyring, a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has delivered a message titled 'Comfort From the Holy Ghost', published via Church News. The address focuses on the spiritual reassurance believers can receive through the Holy Ghost. It is being shared among Latter-day Saint audiences following its release.

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    Michigan Latter-day Saints break ground on new stake center after deadly attack▼Michigan Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints breaks ground on stake center 1 year after deadly attack✉newsWorldReligion6 d ago

    A Michigan congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has broken ground on a new stake center, one year after a deadly attack on the church. Local and national outlets covered the ceremony, noting the congregation is rebuilding a year after the tragedy that shook the community.

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    Church president declares gambling morally wrong▼‘Gambling is morally wrong,’ President Christofferson declares during October 2026 general conference✉newsWorldReligion10 h ago

    President D. Todd Christofferson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints told listeners at the October 2026 general conference that gambling is morally wrong. The declaration was reported by Church News during the church's biannual conference. It frames gambling as a moral, not merely practical, issue, and will be noted in a period of expanding legal betting.

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    LDS Leader Timothy L. Farnes Speaks on 'Divine Appointments'▼President Timothy L. Farnes: ‘Divine Appointments’✉newsWorldReligion13 h ago

    President Timothy L. Farnes, a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered remarks under the theme 'Divine Appointments'. The address, carried by the Church News, encourages believers to see everyday encounters and opportunities as arranged by God. The message is being shared among Latter-day Saint audiences following its publication.

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    Saturday afternoon session of October 2026 general conference▼Saturday afternoon session of October 2026 general conference — see photos and read a summary✉newsWorldReligion12 h ago

    The Saturday afternoon session of the October 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took place in Salt Lake City, with speeches, music and photos from the gathering shared for members and observers. Coverage includes a summary of the addresses given and photographs from the session, as is customary for the church's biannual conference weekends.

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    Mormon leader condemns surge in sports betting and prediction markets●Mormon leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets✉newsWorldPolitics9 h ago

    A senior leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has publicly condemned the rapid spread of sports betting and prediction markets, criticizing the explosion of gambling in American life. The remarks were carried by multiple major US outlets, including ABC News, U.S. News & World Report and WBAL-TV, drawing broad attention to the church's stance on gambling.

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    Gnostic text Second Treatise of the Great Seth resurfaces●Second Treatise of the Great Seth They thought that I suffered, but I did not suffer. 📜 # religion # theologyMmastodonWorldReligion220 h ago

    The Second Treatise of the Great Seth, a Gnostic text found in the Nag Hammadi library, is being quoted again in religion and theology discussions. The line 'They thought that I suffered, but I did not suffer' reflects its docetic teaching that Jesus did not truly suffer on the cross, a striking contrast to mainstream Christian doctrine.

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    A new Atlantic piece asks whether members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are losing the cultural and religious distinctiveness that once set them apart. The article probes how growing mainstream acceptance, assimilation, and internal change may be eroding Mormon identity in the United States. It has prompted debate among readers about faith, culture, and belonging.

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    Church releases maps showing locations of its 383 temples worldwide▼See 6 maps showing the worldwide locations of Church’s 383 houses of the Lord✉newsWorldReligion1 d ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published six maps showing the worldwide locations of its 383 temples, referred to as houses of the Lord. The maps, shared via Church News, illustrate how the number of temples has grown and spread across continents, giving members and observers a visual overview of the church's expanding global footprint.

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    Mormon church donates $7 million to American Red Cross▼Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates more than $7M to American Red Cross✉newsWorldReligion1 d ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated more than $7 million to the American Red Cross. The gift, reported by multiple Utah news outlets, will support the humanitarian organisation's relief work. The donation underscores the church's long-running partnership with the Red Cross and its broader charitable giving programme.

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    Jana Riess examines how the LDS Church deflects criticism▼Jana Riess: Shields up! Evasive maneuvers! How the LDS Church responds to perceived criticism.✉newsWorldReligion22 h ago

    Religion writer Jana Riess has published a new column in The Salt Lake Tribune arguing that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tends to react to perceived criticism defensively, likening its approach to a starship raising shields and taking evasive maneuvers. The piece analyzes the institution's public relations habits and how it engages, or declines to engage, with its critics.

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    LDS General Conference speakers address gambling, fasting and trials▼Latest from Saturday’s LDS General Conference: Speakers tackle gambling, fasting and life’s trials✉newsWorld1 d ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened its General Conference on Saturday, with speakers in Salt Lake City addressing gambling, fasting and how members should cope with life's hardships. The twice-yearly conference draws a worldwide audience, and the day's talks on everyday moral questions and perseverance are being noted by followers and observers tracking the church's current messaging.

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    LDS General Conference leaders address global tensions▼Latest from Saturday’s LDS General Conference: Global tensions abound as leaders take stage✉newsWorldReligion1 d ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened its General Conference on Saturday in Salt Lake City, with leaders addressing members worldwide against a backdrop of global tensions. The Salt Lake Tribune is providing live coverage of the sessions, noting that speakers took the stage as conflicts and instability around the world shaped the tone of the addresses.

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    LDS apostle's stance on sports betting sparks debate●Gordon Monson: LDS apostle is right about the price and perils of sports betting, but is it a sin?✉newsSportSports17 min ago

    Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson weighs in on remarks by a leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints warning about the costs and dangers of sports betting. Monson agrees the apostle is right about the perils of gambling but questions whether betting should be framed as a sin, opening a debate over faith, morality and the rapidly expanding sports wagering industry.

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    Elder Kevin J. Hathaway Declares Jesus Christ the Great Deliverer▼Elder Kevin J. Hathaway: ‘Jesus Christ Is the Great Deliverer’✉newsWorldReligion20 h ago

    Elder Kevin J. Hathaway delivered a religious address centered on the message that Jesus Christ is the Great Deliverer. The talk, published by Church News, emphasizes Christ's role in rescuing and freeing believers from sin and hardship. Little further detail is available beyond the headline of the address itself.

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    LDS Church donates more than $7 million to Red Cross▼LDS Church Donates More Than $7 Million to the Red Cross✉newsWorldReligion1 d ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated more than $7 million to the American Red Cross. The gift was reported by ABC4 Utah, and the funds are expected to support the humanitarian organisation's relief work. Details about how the money will be allocated have not yet been released, and reaction is still limited.

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    Elder Alfred Kyungu Urges 'Using the Language of Peacemakers'▼Elder Alfred Kyungu: ‘Using the Language of Peacemakers’✉newsWorldReligion1 h ago

    Elder Alfred Kyungu, a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered a message titled 'Using the Language of Peacemakers', urging believers to speak and act in ways that build peace rather than division. The address, carried by the Church's official news outlet, frames peacemaking as a deliberate practice in everyday communication, at a time of widespread conflict and polarised public debate.

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    Church releases updated September 2026 leadership chart▼Download this updated September 2026 chart of general authorities and general officers✉newsWorldReligion1 d ago

    An updated chart showing the general authorities and general officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been released for September 2026, available for download. The reference graphic lays out current church leadership, reflecting recent changes in the senior hierarchy. Members and observers of the faith are sharing the updated document.

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    Elder Edward Dube Urges Members to Come Unto Christ▼Elder Edward Dube: ‘Come Unto Christ’✉newsWorldReligion1 h ago

    Elder Edward Dube, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered a message titled 'Come Unto Christ', encouraging believers to draw closer to the Savior through faith and discipleship. The address has drawn attention among church members following its publication in Church News.

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    Church Donation Boosts Red Cross Blood and Disaster Services▼Church Donation Expands American Red Cross Blood and Disaster Response Services✉newsWorldReligion1 d ago

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made a donation to the American Red Cross that will expand the organization's blood collection and disaster response services. The announcement, published on the Church's newsroom site, highlights ongoing cooperation between the two organizations, with the funds supporting blood supplies and emergency relief efforts in the United States.