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168 dedicated temples worldwide, Memorable Moments in Conference with 7 of those under renovation. Youth Speakers As President Russell M. Nelson prom- translations of the proclamation in The Saturday evening session fea- ised, this general conference was unfor- President Nelson’s talk (see page 91). tured talks from two teenagers, Laudy gettable in many ways.1 Here are a few Ruth Kaouk and Enzo Serge Petelo, memorable conference moments. Solemn Assembly who spoke about how the priesthood A “solemn assembly” was held blesses youth (see pages 56 and 58). New Symbol Sunday morning as part of the It has been more than 20 years since President Nelson announced a Church’s bicentennial celebration of youth speakers were included in gen- new symbol for the Church (see page the First Vision. During this sacred eral conference. 73). The symbol includes the name meeting, President Nelson led the of the Church encased in a rectangle, Saints in the Hosanna Shout, a united Powerful Music representing a cornerstone. Above that expression of praise used at special Musical numbers for conference stands a Christus statue under an arch, events like temple dedications (see were prerecorded. Saints around reminding us of the Savior and His page 92). the world concluded conference by empty tomb. singing “We Thank Thee, O God, Second Worldwide Fast for a Prophet” with choirs in Ghana, Bicentennial Proclamation For the second time in nine days, New Zealand, Mexico, South Korea, President Nelson read “The President Nelson invited the world to Germany, and Brazil (see page 2). ◼ Restoration of the Fulness of the fast and pray “that the present pan- NOTE Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial demic may be controlled, caregivers 1. See Russell M. Nelson, “Closing Remarks,” Proclamation to the World,” which protected, the economy strengthened, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2019, 122. invites people everywhere to learn and life normalized” (page 74). This that the gospel of Jesus Christ spoken second global fast took place on Good of in the New Testament is on earth Friday, April 10, 2020. again today. The official translation can be found on the inside front New Temples cover of this issue in 12 languages. President Nelson announced plans Members who are still waiting for an to build eight new temples throughout official translation can find preliminary the world (see page 115). There are MAY 2020 123.

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