LDS conference highlights: Dallin Oaks takes church reins, steps away from a Russell Nelson tradition

Senior apostle pushes pause on announcing new temples at conference; Gerrit Gong urges members to welcome migrants; Gary Stevenson calls for peacemaking after Michigan attack.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dallin H. Oaks, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, departs the morning session of General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife, Kristen, at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

LDS conference highlights: Dallin Oaks takes church reins, steps away from a Russell Nelson tradition

Senior apostle pushes pause on announcing new temples at conference; Gerrit Gong urges members to welcome migrants; Gary Stevenson calls for peacemaking after Michigan attack.

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