President Michael Ulrich of the Nancy France Stake attended an interfaith event during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France in September 2026. According to a report published October 5, Ulrich underscored a common conviction that Christ is the answer to building peace and becoming better neighbors.
During the 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held in Salt Lake City, leaders addressed various commandments. In a report published October 4, President D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor in the First Presidency, spoke against gambling during the Saturday morning session. He stated that gambling is morally wrong because its structure requires gain to come at the expense of others, which conflicts with the commandment to love one's neighbor.
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught during the Sunday morning session that the Lord expects people to live lives of virtue and integrity. Additionally, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session regarding the law of the fast. He testified of the spiritual power and inspiration that flows into lives when people seek to live this law with sincerity.
The Sunday afternoon session included teachings from Elder Moisés Villanueva and Elder Patricio M. Giuffra, both General Authority Seventies, regarding tithing and offerings. Elder Villanueva shared a story about his mother, a single mother of eight, who chose to obey the law of tithing. Elder Giuffra discussed his experience as a missionary and noted that he has seen numerous temporal and spiritual blessings by faithfully living the law of tithings and offerings.
The 196th Semiannual General Conference featured various sessions at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Attendees were seen walking toward the sessions and singing hymns during the various meetings held on October 3 and October 4, 2026.
