President Oaks called for peacemaking during the G20 Interfaith Forum held in Salt Lake City. He stated that the organization wants to be part of peacemaking efforts and invoke the Lord's blessings on all involved as they move forward.
In a news release from Salt Lake City, several announcements were made regarding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On October 16, 2026, the 2027 Youth Theme website, logo, and music album were released. Additionally, on October 16, 2026, Elder Soares spoke in New York City regarding how faith can build bridges across differences.
Recent religious activities and dedications were also reported. On October 11, 2026, Elder Ronald A. Rasband dedicated the Ephraim Utah Temple. In Guatemala City, Elder Gong dedicated the Miraflores Guatemala City Temple on October 11, 2026. Other recent developments included the release of the English text of October 2026 General Conference talks in the Gospel Library.
The Church Newsroom reported various milestones and events throughout October 2026. These included the premiere of 'Dedicate' in Brazil on October 15, 2026, which opened hearts to the temple, and a screening of 'Dedicate' in France on October 12, 2026, to connect young adults to the Salt Lake Temple celebration. Other announcements included the 25th anniversary celebrations for BYU-I involving Elder and Sister Bednar on October 12, 2026.
Additional updates from the period include the accreditation of the BYU Medical School, which is scheduled to launch in July 2027. The Church also announced milestones for temples in Nigeria, Chile, and Brazil on October 12, 2026, and the start of an open house for the Modesto California Temple on October 13, 2026.
