President Oaks called for peacemaking efforts during the G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City. He stated that the Church wants to be part of these efforts and seek divine blessings for those moving forward in the process.
In a news release, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported on several organizational updates and events. These included the release of the 2027 Youth Theme website, logo, and music album on October 16, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Additionally, Elder Bednar and Sister Bednar participated in the 25th anniversary celebrations for BYU–I.
Several temple-related announcements were made, including the dedication of the Miraflores Guatemala City Temple by Elder Gong on October 11, 2026. Elder Ronald A. Rasband dedicated the Ephraim Utah Temple on October 11, 2026. Other upcoming temple milestones include President Eyring dedicating the Montpelier Idaho Temple, as noted in a Salt Lake City release.
The Church also announced various international and regional developments. On October 15, 2026, a premiere of 'Dedicate' in São Paulo, Brazil, was reported to open hearts to the temple. In France, a screening of 'Dedicate' connected young adults to the Salt Lake Temple celebration. Furthermore, the Church announced milestones for temples in Nigeria, Chile, and Brazil.
Other recent updates include the release of the English text for the October 2026 General Conference talks in the Gospel Library. The Church also provided a PDF of talk summaries from the October 2026 General Conference and released a chart of General Authorities and General Officers from September 2026.
