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October 2023 general conference: Announcements, talk summaries and session highlights

Revisit the 193rd Semiannual General Conference through videos, talk summaries, session highlights, photo galleries, news and announcements

Millions tuned in Sept. 30-Oct. 1, to the October 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

October 2023 general conference — the Church’s 193rd Semiannual General Conference — featured messages from the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders. Five general sessions were held for all individuals, families and friends.

Find links below to videos, talk summaries, session highlights, photo galleries, news and announcements from the October 2023 general conference. Download a PDF of talk summaries in English, Spanish and Portuguese here.

Information is also included below about what happened during the April 2023 general conference.

News from October 2023 general conference

On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Church announced that President Russell M. Nelson would not attend general conference in person due to recovery from a recent fall and would watch it remotely. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, also watched it remotely as he continued to recuperate from recent health challenges. 

Also, two Area Seventies were released and two more were called during leadership meetings on Sept. 28. The October 2023 edition of the World Report was released on Sept. 27.

On Sunday, Oct. 1, President Nelson announced 20 new temple locations and members in those areas reacted with excitement and gratitude.

The Church News podcast episode 156 features the speakers and temple announcements.

Saturday morning session of October 2023 general conference

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Talk summaries

Saturday afternoon session of October 2023 general conference

What happened during the session?

Talk summaries

Saturday evening session of October 2023 general conference

What happened during the session?

Talk summaries

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Sunday morning session of October 2023 general conference

What happened during the session?

Talk summaries

Sunday afternoon session of October 2023 general conference

What happened during the session?

Talk summaries

How to watch the October 2023 general conference

October 2023 general conference was broadcast live worldwide in several languages on ChurchofJesusChrist.org/broadcasts, the General Conference YouTube channel, Gospel Stream and the Gospel Library app. Sessions also streamed live in English on KSL-TV and BYUtv. It was also available through the Gospel Voice skill on Amazon Alexa devices and through TuneIn by searching for “Saints Channel Talk” or “Canal Mormon” (for live Spanish interpretation).

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President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks through video message during the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

Announcements prior to the October 2023 general conference

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What happened during the April 2023 general conference? 

At the conclusion of the April 2023 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced 15 new temple locations and also offered an invitation with promised blessings for temple participation. 

“Making covenants and receiving essential ordinances in the temple, as well as seeking to draw closer to Him there, will bless your life in ways no other kind of worship can,” he said. 

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He also spoke on the need for peacemakers in today’s contentious society and counseled that answers to life’s problems can be found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Also, a new Young Women general presidency was sustained, along with a change in Young Men general presidency counselors. Five new General Authority Seventies were called, and three received emeritus status effective Aug. 1. For the first time, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square included 10 international singers from six countries. More international singers will participate in this weekend’s conference, as well.

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