dailyloe.com – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced leadership changes during its April 2026 General Conference. The Saturday afternoon session revealed a new Primary General Presidency and eight new General Authority Seventies. Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles conducted the proceedings on April 4.
These appointments represent a significant organizational update for the global faith. The Primary General Presidency oversees the church’s worldwide children’s program. The new General Authority Seventies will serve as area leaders and special witnesses.
The announcements were made from the Church’s headquarters in Salt Lake City. Temple Square was noted for its springtime beauty during the conference. Gardeners had prepared the grounds for the large semi-annual gathering.
The Church holds General Conference every April and October. It is a major event for its millions of members worldwide. Leadership changes are a standard part of these conferences.
The session was documented with official photographs. These images captured speakers and attendees at the conference center. The Church’s Newsroom provided the photographic record.
This conference was the 196th Annual General Conference of the Church. It follows the faith’s tradition of gathering its global leadership. The event addresses doctrinal, administrative, and inspirational matters.[]
Source: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
