The 195th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues after kicking off with three sessions on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The death of President Russell M. Nelson launched an apostolic interregnum, marking the first conference led by the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1951.

Church leaders shared messages of “new beginnings” and the “divine gift” of forgiveness during the first day.

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