President Oaks to speak at Washington National Cathedral on Sept. 16
September 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, will deliver a keynote address at the Washington National Cathedral on September 16, the Church announced. His speech will focus on faith, religious liberty, and the U.S. Constitution.
The invitation to speak at the prominent interfaith venue represents continued outreach by senior Church leadership to other religious communities. The cathedral has hosted addresses by multiple U.S. presidents and international religious leaders.
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