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April 2026 General Conference Talk Summaries, News and Announcements
General conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints take place every six months. The five sessions of the April 2026 conference (April 5–6) are being broadcast live from Temple Square in Salt Lake City. This page is a summary of the conference’s sermons, news and announcements.
Watch the April 2026 Edition of the World Report
The April 2026 edition of the World Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now available.
The Latest Updates to the ‘General Handbook’: March 2026
“General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” continues to be updated as needed to provide ministerial guidance, clarity, and inspiration to local leaders.
See How Your 2025 Light the World Giving Machine Donation Will Make a Difference
From Barcelona to Bangkok, Tokyo to Tampa, and Santiago to Sydney, the 2025 Light the World Giving Machine kiosks gave people everywhere a unique and memorable way to follow Jesus Christ’s invitation to “love thy neighbor” (Matthew 22:39).
Feel God’s Love This Easter Season: A Palm Sunday and General Conference Invitation
This Easter season, Latter-day Saints are encouraged to bring friends, family and neighbors to a one-hour Palm Sunday worship service in their local chapels on March 29, 2026. The following week, all are invited to watch general conference.
Easter Weekend to Feature Worldwide General Conference and Solemn Assembly
The April 2026 conference is uniquely significant as it coincides with Easter Sunday, the most sacred day on the Christian calendar. The gathering’s defining moment will be the solemn assembly that takes place during the Saturday morning session.
President Johnson Concludes Eurasian Ministry
From Europe Newsroom Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints concludes her ministry to Eurasia.
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The First Presidency Appoints New Commissioner for the Church Educational System
The First Presidency has called Elder James R. Rasband of the Quorum of the Seventy to serve as the new Commissioner for the Church Educational System, effective April 1, 2026.
Freedom of Religion or Belief and Women’s Rights Take Center Stage at International Women’s Day Events in Brussels
The EU & International Affairs Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints marked International Women’s Day in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday, March 2, 2026, with two separate events: an afternoon roundtable on women’s rights and freedom of religion or belief, followed by a dinner with guests from the diplomatic...