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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.
- 2Alabama AG Marshall calls for fixing college sports culture▼‘Necessary to fix the culture of college sports’ — AG Marshall urges…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says it is "necessary to fix the culture of college sports," urging reforms in how collegiate athletics are run. The comments add a political voice to ongoing national debate over name, image and likeness payments, conference realignment and the governance of college athletics. The full substance of his proposed measures was not detailed in the available report.
- 3Tories promise a more upbeat party conference than last year●Party conference will be more upbeat than last year, Tories say - but that's not the whole story https://www.theguardian
The Conservative Party conference opens with senior figures insisting the mood will be far more positive than last year's gathering, when the party was reeling from its general election defeat. Reports suggest the upbeat messaging masks deeper tensions, with questions remaining over Kemi Badenoch's leadership and the party's direction in opposition.
- 4October 2026 general conference: announcements and highlights●October 2026 general conference: Announcements, talk summaries, photos, session highlights
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its October 2026 general conference, with coverage collecting major announcements, summaries of talks, photos and highlights from each session. Readers are following along for new temple announcements, church leadership remarks and other updates delivered during the twice-yearly gathering in Salt Lake City.
- 5Church News editor reflects on unexpectedly listening to general conference▼Jon Ryan Jensen: Unexpectedly listening to general conference
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.
- 6October 2026 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ Draws Attention●October 2026 General Conference Session Summaries, News and Announcements
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its October 2026 General Conference, with official session summaries, news, and announcements published for members and the public. People are following the addresses from church leaders, any new announcements or policy changes, and key takeaways from the sessions as they are reported.
- 7Church Leaders Offer Guidance at General Conference▼Guidance from church leaders at General Conference
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.
- 8Apostle 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
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.
- 9Church of Jesus Christ to unveil new Temple Square during general conference▼Church of Jesus Christ unveils its new Temple Square in upcoming general conference special
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to present its renovated Temple Square in Salt Lake City through a special during its upcoming general conference. The project, one of the largest renovation efforts in the church's history, has drawn attention as members await a first look at the restored grounds and landmarks in downtown Salt Lake City.
- 10Latter-day Saint general conference opens with Saturday morning session▼Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
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.
- 11Saturday Morning Session of October 2026 General Conference Summarized▼Saturday Morning Session Summary for the October 2026 General Conference
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.
- 12Saturday morning session opens October 2026 general conference▼Saturday morning session of October 2026 general conference — see photos and read a summary
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.
- 13LDS General Conference leaders address global tensions▼Latest from Saturday’s LDS General Conference: Global tensions abound as leaders take stage
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.
- 14Saturday afternoon session of October 2026 general conference▼Saturday afternoon session of October 2026 general conference — see photos and read a summary
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.
- 15Church president declares gambling morally wrong▼‘Gambling is morally wrong,’ President Christofferson declares during October 2026 general conference
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.
- 16LDS General Conference speakers address gambling, fasting and trials▼Latest from Saturday’s LDS General Conference: Speakers tackle gambling, fasting and life’s trials
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.
- 17Hochul appoints Letitia James special prosecutor●# Hochul said at a news conference that she decided to appoint # NYAG # LetitiaJames as a special prosecutor to take ove
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced at a news conference that Attorney General Letitia James will serve as special prosecutor and take over a case. Hochul said she made the decision after learning troubling details about how authorities, including the local district attorney, had handled a woman's claims, prompting the district attorney's office to be removed from the matter.
- 18Sunday morning session of October 2026 general conference draws attention▼Sunday morning session of October 2026 general conference — see photos and read a summary
The Sunday morning session of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' October 2026 general conference took place, with photos and a summary of the addresses published for readers. Members and followers are reviewing the messages given during the session as the conference concludes its weekend program in Salt Lake City.
- 19Thirteen global members join Tabernacle Choir for October 2026 conference▼Sharing musical testimonies: 13 global members join Tabernacle Choir for October 2026 general conference
Thirteen members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the world will join the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for the October 2026 general conference, sharing what the Church News calls musical testimonies. The additions underline the choir's effort to reflect the church's international membership on a global broadcast stage.
- 20LDS General Conference draws attention to Sunday sessions●LDS General Conference: Latest news, talks from Sunday's sessions
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its General Conference, with coverage focused on the talks delivered during Sunday's sessions. Reports are summarizing the latest news and key messages from church leaders at the biannual gathering in Salt Lake City, which draws worldwide attention from the faith's members.
- 21President Dallin H. Oaks says his grace is for all▼‘His grace is for all,’ President Dallin H. Oaks declares during October 2026 general conference
President Dallin H. Oaks, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, declared that 'his grace is for all' during the October 2026 general conference, addressing members worldwide. His message emphasized that divine grace is extended to everyone, a theme resonating with conference audiences as talks from the semiannual event circulate among members and observers.
- 22Church leaders offer comfort and courage at October 2026 general conference●How to find comfort and courage in trying times, Church leaders teach during October 2026 general conference
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed how to find comfort and courage during difficult times in talks delivered at the church's October 2026 general conference. The teachings, highlighted by Church News, focus on spiritual resilience amid personal and global hardship, resonating with the church's worldwide membership.
- 23Church Leaders Urge Christ-like Love at General Conference▼Church leaders focus on Christ-like love and faith at General Conference
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed members at the church's General Conference, with speeches centring on Christ-like love, faith and personal devotion. Reports highlight the recurring themes of compassion and spiritual commitment in this session's addresses, messages that members and commentators are discussing and sharing in the days following the conference.
- 24Sister Tamara W. Runia delivers 'The Sculpting of Our Souls' address▼Sister Tamara W. Runia: ‘The Sculpting of Our Souls’
Sister Tamara W. Runia, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gave a talk titled 'The Sculpting of Our Souls' during the church's General Conference. The address, covered by Church News, uses the imagery of sculpting to describe how trials and faith shape a person's character, prompting discussion and reflection among church members worldwide.
- 25New Area Seventy sustained at October General Conference▼New Area Seventy sustained at October 2026 General Conference leadership meeting
A new Area Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was sustained during the leadership meeting of the October 2026 General Conference in Salt Lake City. The sustaining adds to the church's roster of general and area leaders who oversee congregations in their assigned regions, and further details about the appointee are expected in official church announcements.
- 26LDS members await Dallin Oaks address at General Conference▼Latest from Sunday’s LDS General Conference: Members await the words of Dallin Oaks
Sunday's session of the LDS General Conference is underway in Salt Lake City, with members watching closely for remarks from Dallin H. Oaks, the senior apostrophe widely expected to lead the church. The Salt Lake Tribune is providing live updates as church leaders deliver talks and guidance to Latter-day Saints worldwide.
- 27LDS apostle Christofferson condemns gambling at General Conference●Latest from Saturday’s LDS General Conference: President Christofferson condemns gambling
During the Saturday session of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' General Conference in Salt Lake City, President D. Todd Christofferson delivered a address condemning gambling, urging members to avoid it. The remarks came as part of the church's biannual conference, with the church's official newsroom highlighting the speech. Coverage focused on the church's longstanding stance against gambling and betting.
- 28Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus Delivers 'God Is at Your Side' Message▼Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus: ‘God Is at Your Side’
Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus gave remarks under the title 'God Is at Your Side', a faith-based message reported by Church News. She is a leader in the Relief Society general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and her address carried a message of divine comfort and reassurance to church members worldwide. Further details of the speech and reaction to it were not available.
- 29LDS Church October 2026 General Conference Sunday Afternoon Session●October 2026 general conference live updates: Sunday Afternoon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its October 2026 general conference, with live coverage of the Sunday afternoon session provided by Church News. The biannual conference features addresses from church leaders, and the live updates format lets members and followers follow remarks and announcements in real time as the final sessions of the event conclude.
- 30Church News offers four downloadable general conference games▼Download 4 general conference-related games
The Church News has released four games related to the Latter-day Saint general conference that readers can download. The games are intended as family-friendly activities tied to the conference weekend, giving members something to do before or between sessions. No further details about the games or their reception were provided.
- 31Church leaders urge Christlike love and faith at General Conference●Church leaders focus on Christlike love and faith at General Conference
Speakers at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' General Conference centered their addresses on Christlike love and faith, encouraging members to live those principles daily. Coverage by the BYU Daily Universe highlighted the emphasis on compassion and belief across the sessions, themes that stood out among the talks delivered to the worldwide congregation.
- 32Elder Patrick Kearon Delivers 'Jesus Lives to Lift' Message●Elder Patrick Kearon: ‘Jesus Lives to Lift’
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has delivered an address titled 'Jesus Lives to Lift', published through Church News. The message centres on the idea that Christ's role is to lift and strengthen people through life's burdens. The talk is being circulated among Latter-day Saint audiences, who commonly share and discuss general conference-style addresses from church leaders.
- 33Church leaders teach on keeping commandments at October 2026 conference●‘Blessings from heaven’ — What Church leaders taught about keeping the commandments during October 2026 general conference
Latter-day Saint leaders focused their October 2026 general conference messages on keeping the commandments, describing obedience as the path to what they called 'blessings from heaven'. Talks emphasized that following God's commandments brings spiritual strength and divine help in daily life. Church News rounded up the key teachings from the sessions, and members are sharing and discussing the messages from the biannual conference.
- 34LDS General Conference speakers denounce gambling and prediction markets●General Conference Day 1: Gambling and prediction markets addressed as ‘morally wrong’
On the first day of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' General Conference, speakers declared gambling and the fast-growing prediction markets to be morally wrong. The remarks extend longstanding church opposition to betting into new territory, as sports wagering and event-forecasting platforms expand rapidly across the United States and draw renewed ethical scrutiny.
- 35Islanders miss on Kirill Marchenko but Darche keeps swinging●Islanders' Kirill Marchenko pursuit came up short, but Mathieu Darche isn't done taking big swings https://www.nytimes.c
The New York Islanders' attempt to acquire winger Kirill Marchenko has fallen short, but general manager Mathieu Darche reportedly remains aggressive in pursuit of upgrades. The Athletic reports Darche isn't done taking big swings, suggesting the Islanders will stay active on the trade market as they look to add top-end talent to the roster.
- 36President Henry B. Eyring Tells Faithful: 'Fear Not, I Am With Thee'●President Henry B. Eyring: ‘“Fear Not, I Am With Thee”’
Henry B. Eyring, second counsellor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered a message titled 'Fear Not, I Am With Thee'. In the address he urged members to trust in Christ's reassurance and to find peace and courage through faith rather than fear, drawing on scriptural promises of divine companionship during trials.
- 37GCC education conference opens in Kuwait on sustainable future●The 46th Educational Conference, Held Under the Theme “Innovative Visions for a Sustainable Educational Future in Kuwait”, Reflects the Attention the GCC States Attach to Developing the Educational Process
The 46th Educational Conference is being held in Kuwait under the theme "Innovative Visions for a Sustainable Educational Future in Kuwait". Organisers from the Gulf Cooperation Council say the event reflects the attention GCC states attach to developing their educational systems. The gathering brings regional education officials together to discuss innovation and sustainability in schooling across the Gulf.
- 38Speakers urge faith in God at October 2026 general conference●Believe in God and His promises, speakers teach in the October 2026 general conference
Speakers at the October 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints taught listeners to believe in God and trust His promises. Talks emphasized keeping faith through trials and relying on divine guidance, according to Church News coverage of the biannual gathering in Salt Lake City.
- 39Gordon Monson lists nine things LDS leaders likely won't say at conference▼Gordon Monson: Nine things that should be said at LDS General Conference — but likely won’t be
Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson has published a list of nine statements he believes should be voiced at the LDS General Conference but almost certainly will not be. The piece reflects his long-running critique of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' leadership and its cautious public messaging. Readers of the Tribune are debating whether conference talks address the church's real tensions or avoid them.
- 40Anthropic and AWS to speak at freee's 2026 tech conference●freeeのテックカンファレンス「freee 技術の日 2026」にて、AnthropicとAWSの登壇が決定 | Digital PR Platform https://www. yayafa.com/2900030/ # Agentic
Japanese accounting software company freee has announced that Anthropic and AWS will take the stage at its technical conference, freee Technology Day 2026. The announcement, circulated via a digital PR platform, highlights agentic AI as a key theme, with tags referencing agent-type AI and artificial general intelligence.