Latter-day Saints will hear less from top leaders going forward — at least at General Conference

Dallin Oaks and the new First Presidency discontinue the Saturday evening session. Russell Nelson planned to do the same but then did an about-face.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dallin H. Oaks speaks during a session of General Conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Oaks and his First Presidency counselors have decided to discontinue the Saturday evening sessions of the twice-year conferences.

Latter-day Saints will hear less from top leaders going forward — at least at General Conference

Dallin Oaks and the new First Presidency discontinue the Saturday evening session. Russell Nelson planned to do the same but then did an about-face.

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