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Mary Richards
Mary Richards

Mary Richards is a reporter for the Church News. Before that, she was a morning reporter/anchor for KSL NewsRadio in Salt Lake City. She graduated from BYU with a degree in journalism, and she and her husband have five children. Email her at mrichards@deseretnews.com.


In their own spheres, Relief Society sisters around the world are part of the global initiative and will be blessed to receive the Savior’s relief in return.

Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson and Sister Tamara W. Runia of the Young Women general presidency ministered in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama and Costa Rica in June.

Find out how many new JustServe users and projects there were in 2023 and how Church members served worldwide.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared a message from Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s talk “Fathers.”

Born June 15, 1952, Elder David A. Bednar has served as an Apostle since October 2004.

Young Men General President Steven J. Lund and Brother Jan E. Newman of the Sunday School general presidency taught and trained youth, young adults, missionaries and leaders in three countries in Africa.

Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman gave five invitations to missionaries at the Provo MTC for how to study the scriptures.

The donations for eight nonprofit organizations aim to improve nutrition for women and children under 5 around the world through a multiyear Relief Society initiative.

A live concert for June FSY attendees will become part of "Festival: A Youth Concert" to be broadcast in August 2024.

In months with five Sundays, Primary teachers are encouraged to use learning activities from Appendix B: Preparing Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path.

While kicking around a ball with children in South Africa, Elder S. Mark Palmer and Elder Edward Dube demonstrated how to "be where your feet are."

Young single adults gather, learn and grow in their own place in one of the largest cities in South Africa.

Recent JustServe efforts in the Northwest U.S. brought families and friends of the Church together.

Some announcements and changes that have already been made are now added to the latest General Handbook update.

Primary General President Susan H. Porter shared ways to invite baptized Primary children to keep their covenants.

Through meeting with a therapist, Angie Vega learned much more about herself and especially about God’s love for her.

The Friend to Friend broadcast on Sept. 14 will feature President Jeffrey R. Holland and teach children about their capacity to share the gospel.

Born on May 31, 1933, President Henry B. Eyring has served as a general authority since April 1985.

The Church is enhancing education at Tsakani Primary School with more classrooms, facilities and a sports field to support a growing student body.

At the conclusion of his ministry in four countries in the Africa South Area, Elder D. Todd Christofferson shared how covenants matter.

Reflecting the light of Jesus Christ and carrying His name will bring even more people to the gospel, Elder D. Todd Christofferson taught in Maputo.

Keeping covenants will bless the quickly growing African nation as it prepares for a new temple, Elder D. Todd Christofferson said in Luanda, Angola.

Religion remains the most powerful force for good and community building, said Elder Dube at a major African conference.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson expounded upon Christ’s teachings to missionaries, Church members and their friends in island African nation.

At the start of a multicountry ministry, Elder D. Todd Christofferson spoke to youth and leaders in devotionals in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sustained as a general authority during April 2024 general conference, Nigeria’s Elder Egbo has a testimony of learning from the scriptures.

Born May 18, 1968, Sister Spannaus has served in the Young Women general presidency since Aug. 1, 2023.

From hot meals to medical equipment and food donations, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and JustServe are supporting communities in British Columbia, Quebec and Alberta.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around Brazil are sending aid to flooded Rio Grande do Sul: “Our hearts are with you.”

The Church is supporting UNICEF’s efforts to eliminate deadly maternal and neonatal tetanus in Africa and the Middle East.