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deseret.com > faith > 01/16/2026 > how-many-prophets-has-president-oaks-served-with

President Dallin H. Oaks is one of a few whose apostleships spanned the administrations of 6 or more prophets

4+ hour, 43+ min ago   (351+ words) When I was a freshman at BYU in 1985, I bought a new book called, "The Acts of the Modern Apostles." One of its best features is in the back, where there is a data-rich list of each of what then…...

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deseret.com > faith > 01/15/2026 > latter-day-saint-apostles-on-youtube

Follow the prophet — on YouTube

Follow the prophet — on YouTube1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (385+ words) Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been sharing their witnesses of the Savior on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram for more than a decade. Starting last fall, each member of the church's…...

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deseret.com > faith > 01/13/2026 > church-news-david-bednar-supernal-series-miraculous-experiences-utah-state

The ‘supernal series of miraculous experiences’ Elder Bednar shared at Utah State University

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (158+ words) Elder David A. Bednar taught how four related events helped the Restoration move forward from 1820-1830 The "supernal series of miraculous experiences" Elder Bednar shared at Utah State University Elder David A. Bednar taught how four related events helped the Restoration move forward…...

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deseret.com > faith > 01/13/2026 > byu-president-asks-students-to-emulate-presidents-oaks-holland-and-kalani-sitake

BYU President Shane Reese invites students to act urgently to make the most of their time on campus

BYU President Shane Reese invites students to act urgently to make the most of their time on campus3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (900+ words) BYU had quite a scare last fall when Penn State tried to recruit away football coach Kalani Sitake. The university's president joked Tuesday that he felt a similar jolt when Sitake charmingly scarfed Pop-Tarts on national television after a bowl…...

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deseret.com > faith > 01/12/2026 > progress-on-latter-day-saint-temples-in-california-guatemala-mozambique

Church lists milestones for Latter-day Saint temples in California, Guatemala and Mozambique

Church lists milestones for Latter-day Saint temples in California, Guatemala and Mozambique4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (441+ words) Alongside the location announcement of the Spanish Fork Utah Temple, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also announced milestones " including dedication and groundbreaking dates " for temples in California, Guatemala and Mozambique. The Yorba Linda…...

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deseret.com > faith > 01/11/2026 > president-dallin-h-oaks-feels-responsibility-of-mantel-of-prophet-burley-idaho

What President Oaks says about mission age change for young women and the nature of future temple announcements

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (830+ words) Almost three months after becoming the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Dallin H. Oaks said he feels the responsibility of the "mantle of the prophet." "It is heavy and continuous, and it is a very…...

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deseret.com > opinion > 01/11/2026 > perspective-what-a-king-david-movie-gave-my-son-and-me

Perspective: How shared stories spark a child's moral compass

Perspective: How shared stories spark a child's moral compass5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (836+ words) This past holiday season, I took my young son to see the new animated film about King David. I did not find the movie particularly strong as a work of storytelling, especially for younger children. Its ambitions often outran its…...

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deseret.com > faith > 01/10/2026 > young-adults-join-institute-in-record-numbers-as-program-hits-centennial

Young adults are joining institute in record numbers as Latter-day Saint program hits 100 years — here’s why

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (883+ words) A program that began with a simple invitation and a single building in Moscow, Idaho, in 1926, the Institute of Religion program headed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now seeing record numbers of young adults worldwide…...

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deseret.com > faith > 12/23/2025 > church-news-primary-service-activities-examples-from-the-year

Primary children share the Savior’s love through service activities throughout 2025

Primary children share the Savior’s love through service activities throughout 20253+ week, 3+ day ago   (285+ words) See examples from around the world of children planning, inviting and serving others Primary children share the Savior's love through service activities throughout 2025 See examples from around the world of children planning, inviting and serving others All throughout 2025, Primary children…...

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deseret.com > faith > 12/23/2025 > byu-hawaii-president-takes-leave-to-fight-cancer-keoni-kauwe-kelly-haws

‘Trying time’: Church board grants temporary leave to BYU-Hawaii president during cancer crisis

‘Trying time’: Church board grants temporary leave to BYU-Hawaii president during cancer crisis3+ week, 3+ day ago   (744+ words) BYU-Hawaii President John "Keoni" Kauwe is taking temporary leave while he fights rectal cancer. The university made the announcement Monday in a Facebook post. Kelly Haws will serve as acting president until Kauwe's health enables him to return, according to…...