President Oaks to speak at Washington National Cathedral on religious freedom
August 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that LDS Church President Dallin H. Oaks will deliver a major address at the historic Washington National Cathedral, focusing on religious freedom—a topic he has championed throughout his career. The speech marks a significant moment: Oaks speaking in one of America's most prominent interfaith venues, and it precedes his first international trip as Church president at age 94.
Oaks has long advocated for religious liberty in public policy and judicial contexts, dating to his years as a Utah Supreme Court justice and BYU president. The Tribune frames the address as both a continuation of his legacy and a high-profile engagement with broader American religious discourse.
More coverage of this story
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org →August 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM MT
- Church News →August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →August 13, 2026 at 7:18 AM MT
- Deseret News →August 14, 2026 at 3:52 PM MT
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