President Oaks Addresses G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City, Utah

President Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered remarks at the 2026 G20 Interfaith Forum held in Salt Lake City. The event took place on October 15, 2026, in the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square, which serves as the world headquarters of the Church. Oaks expressed the Church’s appreciation for the gathering of leaders from diverse religious and secular backgrounds, emphasizing the significance of the forum as a platform for interfaith dialogue and cooperation.

Oaks highlighted the importance of the forum’s mission to promote peace, understanding, and the alleviation of human suffering. He praised the participants for their dedication to these causes and acknowledged the broad range of individuals and organizations represented, including religious leaders, political officials, and global advocates. The Church, as one of the hosts, expressed its support for the forum’s goals and its commitment to working alongside participants to address global challenges.

The Church emphasized the value of faith-inspired initiatives in contributing to meaningful solutions for humanity’s most pressing issues. Oaks noted that the forum’s approach—apolitical, nondenominational, and nonpartisan—provides an effective framework for addressing concerns related to human dignity and the care of the world’s most vulnerable populations. He underscored the importance of collaboration without compromising distinct religious commitments.

Oaks called attention to the role of people of goodwill and compassion in fostering peace. He described peacemaking as a core value rooted in the desire to understand and assist one another while respecting diverse beliefs. The Church expressed its intention to support the forum’s efforts and extended blessings to all participants as they continued their work.

The remarks reflect the Church’s ongoing engagement with global interfaith initiatives, aligning with its broader mission to promote unity, justice, and service. The event underscored the potential for faith-based organizations to contribute meaningfully to global policymaking and humanitarian efforts.

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