In first full conference talk as prophet, President Oaks calls Resurrection a ‘pillar of our faith’
New church president emphasizes peacemaking during Sunday morning session focused on Easter
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President Dallin H. Oaks leads his counselors, Presidents Henry B. Eyring and D. Todd Christofferson, to their seats prior to the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Call it the Easter session.
President Dallin H. Oaks, in his first full general conference talk as prophet, called the Resurrection of Jesus Christ “a pillar of our faith” as he closed the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“I wonder if we fully appreciate the enormous significance of our belief in a literal, universal Resurrection,” President Oaks said.
The Salt Lake Temple during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
It is “the single greatest event in the history of this world,” said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
It also was “a majestic and monumental event in our Father in Heaven’s eternal plan,” said Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Sister Kristen M. Oaks, exit following the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
He and the others who spoke or prayed or sang in the Easter morning meeting referred to Easter dozens of times and referred to Jesus Christ more than 675 times.
President Oaks directed the sum of those teachings toward peacemaking.
“Peacemakers! How it would change the world if followers of Christ would forgo harsh and hurtful words in all their communications,” he said.
He noted characterizations of the current era as toxic, contemptuous and hostile, “involving many whose Christian beliefs should orient them otherwise,” he said.
Attendees walk into the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
“As followers of Christ, let us follow him by forgoing contention and by using the language and methods of peacemakers,” he said.
President Oaks described as revolutionary Christ’s teachings to love even one’s enemies. He called on listeners to be transformed by seeing each other as children of God who belong to each other.
President Oaks noted that it is not easy for Christians to balance following God’s commands and supporting loved ones who contravene them.
“When we seek to keep all the commandments in our personal lives, we are sometimes accused of having no love for those who don’t,” he said. “When we show personal love and support loving causes, we are sometimes misunderstood as implying support for results that contradict our other religious duties.”
Followers of Christ, he said, “should seek to live peaceably and lovingly with other children of God who do not share our values and do not have the covenant obligations we have assumed.”
President Oaks said church members should seek “fairness for all” in government settings and gave counsel about how to work with others.
“In countless circumstances, strangers’ suspicion or even hostility gradually give way to friendship when personal contacts produce mutual respect,” he said.
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President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President, smiles with Sister Tamara W. Runia during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, greets President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, after the Sunday morning of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife Sister Kristin Oaks wave to attendees after the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf and his wife Sister Harriet Uchtdorf wave to attendees after the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Clark G. Gilbert and Elder Gérald Caussé wave to attendees after Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks leads his counselors Presidents Henry B. Eyring and D. Todd Christofferson to their seats prior to the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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New Primary General Presidency members Sister Nina M. Garfield, first counselor, left, and President Rosemary K. Chibota, center, talk with outgoing President Susan H. Porter, right, prior to the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Kim and Mike Buhman of Billings, Montana, walk in the newly completed plaza area on Temple Square as they head toward the Conference Center for the Sunday morning session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sings during the Sunday morning session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square conductor Mack J. Wilberg leads the choir as they sing during the Sunday morning session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Salt Lake Temple prior to the Sunday morning session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Conferencegoers enter the Conference Center prior to the Sunday morning session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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People make their way to the Conference Center for the Sunday morning session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The First Presidency, from left, President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor, President Dallin H. Oaks, president, and President D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor, during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Elder David A. Bednar talk prior to the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Patrick Kearon and Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles talk prior to the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Sister Amy A. Wright, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, right, talks with newly called counselor Theresa A. Collins during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President, center, and counselors Sister Tamara W. Runia, left, and Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, right, during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sings during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Clarissa Odiley smiles during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Apostles chat prior to the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Tickets are needed during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees walk into the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees walk into the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees walk into the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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From left, Susana Ngalu, Raelee Iongi and Alisi Iongi talk prior to the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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A Nigerian family poses during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints motions for attendees to be seated during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The new and former Primary leadership during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The sun shines on the Salt Lake Temple during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency, conducts the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on April 5, 2026. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Francisca Alohan attends the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees walk into the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees walk into the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees walk by an image of Jesus Christ during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The Christus during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The Christus during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Michael Dunn, General Authority Seventy, speaks to participants of a indigenous youth group activity between sessions during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Michael Dunn, General Authority Seventy, speaks to participants of an indigenous youth group activity between sessions during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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A youth group sings between sessions during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees leave after the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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A trio plays during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees leave after the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees leave after the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Sisters Julia Santos and Yuanmei Cai attend the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Sisters Maren Ellsworth and Luana Sproat look over the Christus during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The Christus during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees sing during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The Christus during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
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Attendees look over a model during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees listen to speakers during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Ronald A. Rasband, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaks during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees walk by a mural during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Sisters Arisa Izumi and Emily Cockbain attend the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Christine Gilbert, wave as they exit following the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Sister Valérie Caussé, left, and her husband, Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife, Sister Jennifer Kearon, exit following the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square members sing during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Audience members stand for a rest hymn during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Audience members stand for a rest hymn during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square members sing during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square members sing during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square members sing during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square conductor Mack J. Wilberg leads the choir as they sing during the Sunday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square members and general authorities prepare prior to the Sunday morning session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Other speakers implored listeners to embrace the ramifications of the Resurrection and Atonement of Jesus Christ. They said that sadness, suffering and all afflictions are temporary and swallowed up in Christ’s loving sacrifice.
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“Like Mary and those with her that (original Easter) morning,” President Uchtdorf said, “even when things seem dark, we step forward in faith, with courage and humility, and walk toward the Savior’s light. As we do so, eventually, the dawn of understanding will surely reward our faith.”
Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman said believers can know that their worst days are overcome by Christ.
“Jesus Christ knows all about best days and worst days,” she said, “suffering so great that an angel was sent to strengthen him. The betrayal of a good friend. The cross on Calvary.
“But his story also has a garden, a stone rolled away, and an empty tomb. Because of him, no matter how bad things are right now, your best days are ahead.”
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President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring talk prior the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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An image of Jesus Christ is displayed during a talk at the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Sister Kristen M. Oaks, exit following the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The First Presidency, from left, President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor; President Dallin H. Oaks; and President D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor, smile
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Attendees listen during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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An attendee takes notes during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The Tabernacle Choir sings during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President D. Todd Christofferson speaks during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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An attendee prays during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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An attendee prays during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The Tabernacle Choir sings at during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Leaders chat prior to the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf waves to an attendee prior to the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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General Authorities chat prior to the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shakes hands during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor in the First Presidency, speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on April 5, 2026. | Screenshot from YouTube
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A man bows his head as he listens to speakers in Temple Square during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees who waited for standby space to open up make their way to the Conference Center during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees who waited for standby space to open up make their way to the Conference Center during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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A bed of flowers is illuminated in front of the Salt Lake Temple during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Salt Lake Temple is seen during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees sing during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Clark G. Gilbert and Elder Gérald Caussé during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Quentin L. Cook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees sing during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees sing during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong and President Henry B. Eyring during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Neil L. Andersen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees leave through Temple Square after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees leave after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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The Tabernacle Choir sings during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees sing during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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President Susan H. Porter, Primary General President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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An image of Jesus Christ is displayed during a talk at the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sings during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Audience members walk around the newly finished area at Temple Square prior to the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Audience members enter for the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Audience members listen during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Audience members enter for the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Audience members enter for the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Audience members enter for the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Christus statue stands tall during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Christus statue stands tall during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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A senior missionary couple walks past a large painting of Jesus Christ greeting people during the Sunday afternoon session of the the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Attendees leave after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees embrace as they make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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An attendee takes a photo of the Salt Lake Temple as they make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Salt Lake Temple is seen as attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Salt Lake Temple is seen as attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees pause to admire the Salt Lake Temple as they make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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A tulip blooms in front of the Salt Lake Temple during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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People in Temple Square listen to a broadcast of the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as it is held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Salt Lake Temple is illuminated by the sun behind the Brigham Young Monument during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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The Salt Lake Temple during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees who were waiting for standby room to open up make their way to the Conference Center during the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Attendees make their way out of the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 5, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
The literal resurrection of Jesus is, of course, the subject of so many scriptures that it is settled doctrine for believers of the Bible and Book of Mormon. For us, the universal resurrection is equally certain.
