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Kaitlyn Bancroft

Kaitlyn Bancroft is a reporter with Church News. Previously, she’s written for KSL.com, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Spectrum & Daily News (part of the USA TODAY NETWORK), The Denver Post, Deseret News and The Davis Clipper. She’s a 2019 graduate of Brigham Young University’s journalism program, where she worked at The Daily Universe for four years. Follow her work on Twitter @katbancroft or on Instagram @katbancroftreports, and email her at kbancroft@deseretnews.com.


W. Bradford Wilcox spoke at BYU about how the “Midas mentality” prevents people from choosing family life.

This week’s study guide includes writings from John the Beloved and from Judas, the brother of Jesus.

As U.S. families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, here’s a look back at what Church leaders have taught about gratitude.

A new BYU study reinforces previous research on how the principle of indebtedness elevates gratitude practices.

President Nelson said attending seminary and institute will increase youth and young adults’ sense of belonging — and research agrees.

This week’s study guide includes the apostle Peter’s declaration that Church members are “a peculiar people” (1 Peter 2:9).

The feature, which finished launching this week, shows users how many names went to the temple as a result of indexing and review work that they contributed to.

Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, second counselor in the Young Women general presidency, discussed the choice each person makes between light and darkness.

This week’s study guide includes James 1:5, the scripture that helped usher in the Restoration.

See photos from the 2023 Church Music Festival, which this year focused on Kenya.

Brother Bradley R. Wilcox was a keynote speaker during the Utah Coalition Against Pornography’s 4th Annual Rally for Hope & Healing on Nov. 11, 2023.

The festival typically features original compositions by members, but this year, the focus is on worldwide music.

Church News sat down with the Sunday School general presidency to learn what teacher council meetings for parents are, how wards should conduct them and how these councils can bless parents.

FamilySearch implemented record search changes a year ago but those changes are now feature prominently on the website’s homepage.

“Come, Follow Me” for Nov. 6-12 covers Hebrews 7-13, which includes writings on faith, chastening and the Melchizedek priesthood.

Conducted in 2010, millions of Instagram users are learning about the study in 2023.

BYU business professor Jeff Bednar recently helped research the impact of “organizational ghosts.”

Delia Rochon’s research led her to family she didn’t know she had. On Oct. 28, the cousins honored their shared ancestors with a new pioneer memorial.

David Dollahite, a professor in BYU’s School of Family Life, is a co-author of a new study exploring connections between religious practices and hope.

“Come, Follow Me” for Oct. 30-Nov. 5 includes writings on hope, the priesthood and how Jesus Christ “is able to succour them that are tempted” (Hebrews 2:18).

With nearby Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University boasting a collective 80,000 students, young adults are particularly excited about the new Orem Utah Temple.

“Come, Follow Me” for Oct. 23-29 includes the apostle Paul’s teachings on bishops, endurance and overcoming fear through faith.

The donations “are bringing the name of the Church... out of obscurity here in eastern Kentucky,” said JustServe specialist Samone Ratcliff.

BYU economics professor Olga Stoddard and researchers from two other universities conducted the study.

“Come, Follow Me” for Oct. 16-22 includes the apostle Paul’s writings on loving all men, abstaining from fornication and being “children of light.”

The storm caused billions of dollars worth of damage, but thousands of Latter-day Saints joined disaster relief efforts.

Anciently and modernly, prophets testify of the same eternal truths, said Bishop L. Todd Budge.

In the U.S.-Mexico border town where families are sometimes divided by literal and figurative walls, the temple represents peace and unity.

This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s writings on doing “all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

The new temple will be dedicated Oct. 8, 2023, but the Church’s history in McAllen goes back much further.