That's where we make a difference.

As we help a neighbor in need, or as we minister in the Savior's higher and holier way, that's

how you transform the world.

And so I can get a little pessimistic about our politics around the world,

but I've never been more hopeful for the future because of the people I see in community,

and especially because of the people I see in the community of Christ, within the church of Jesus Christ,

covenant keeping, covenant living, disciples of Jesus Christ. They're the ones that give me

great hope for the future of any country and every community. And so I think what I know is not

only can we be the hope of our nations, not only can we be the hope of our communities.

We've also been given a challenge by living prophets and apostles

and by the Savior himself to be the hope in our communities.

This is John Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News.

Welcome to the Church News podcast. Today we're taking you on a journey

of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

On Palm Sunday in April 2023, President Russell M. Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints invited individuals to be the peacemakers

needed in what is sometimes a contentious world. In 2024, presidential elections have happened

or will happen in nearly 50 countries around the world where more than half the world's population

lives. At times like these, we are reminded of the political neutrality of the church,

as well as the invitation to participate in the civic election process.

How do we, wherever we are, engage civically as peacemakers in what can be a divisive and contentious landscape?

And what do we learn from church leaders, from this dispensation and those those from the scriptures about how to encourage peace in our communities?

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