What Elder Bednar Told the National Press Club About the Church of Jesus Christ
Elder Bednar says the Church does what it does because ‘we love [Jesus Christ] and want to follow His example in our lives.’ At the beginning of his speech before nearly 100 journalists at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 26, 2022, Elder...Watch The Virtual Tour of Historic Washington D.C. Temple
On May 11 a special virtual tour of the historic Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was launched. The tour, now available online, takes visitors on a guided journey of the interior of the temple led by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of...The Latest on How the Church of Jesus Christ Is Helping Ukrainian Refugees in Europe
March 11, 2022 In Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain, Latter-day Saints are helping refugees with food, clothing, baby items, shelter and more. Carmen Pârnău, a volunteer in Romania, said she has witnessed heartbreaking scenes. “I have seen many mothers...Family Discovery Day at RootsTech 2022 (FamilySearch)
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Rosana, will be the featured keynote speakers on Saturday, March 5, during Family Discovery Day a free, all-virtual event held during RootsTech 2022. To enjoy the Soares’ message and the full...Elder Christofferson Dedicates the Country of The Gambia
For the first time, an Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has visited the West African country of the Republic of The Gambia. On Thursday morning, February 24, Elder D. Todd Christofferson dedicated the country for the preaching of the...First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ Calls 164 New Mission Leaders to Begin Serving in 2022
2022 Mission Leadership Assignments The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 164 new mission presidents and companions; most will begin service in July. Their names and assignments are listed below. This includes the new...Church of Jesus Christ: 2021 Year in Review
A look back at the past year of the Church of Jesus Christ (Videos from The Church Newsroom) In 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continued to carry out Jesus’s commands to love God and neighbor. Latter-day Saint Charities and individual Saints...President Oaks Tells Students in Rome Why Religious Freedom Matters
Speaking at Sapienza University in Rome on Tuesday, President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said religious freedom is an invaluable global good worth protecting. Explaining that the Church of Jesus Christ is...Christmas Nativity 2021 in the Salt Lake Tabernacle
Thousands of LED lights spread out over Temple Square and the immediate area were turned on Friday, November 26, 2021 and will remain on through January 1, 2022. This Christmas season, see an animated nativity projected on the ceiling of the Salt Lake Tabernacle for...President Oaks: Avoid Being “Unduly Influenced” by Extreme Voices
President Oaks delivers the University of Virginia’s 2021 Joseph Smith Lecture and urges a ‘better way’ to resolve our differences ‘without compromising core values’ Although current divisions among the religious and secular in the United States are distressing and...2021 Luz de las Naciones (Light of the Nations)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting its annual international display of Latino culture this Saturday at 7 p.m. MST via virtual broadcast. The cultural celebration, Luz de las Naciones (Light of the Nations in English) will feature a cast of...FamilySearch Announces 300 Limit for Personal Temple Ordinance Reservations
Personal temple ordinance reservation lists in FamilySearch now have a maximum of 300 rows of reservations per user. This update is to encourage members to not reserve more names than they can realistically get done. As Latter-day Saints share family names, other...Computer-Assisted Indexing Is Unlocking Records on FamilySearch for People Worldwide
(Extracts from an article on The Church Newsroom) For decades, FamilySearch camera operators have been taking images of historical records from archives, museums and government buildings around the world. These images are published on FamilySearch.org and can be...After COVID-19 Interruption: Apostles travel to the MIddle East, England
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, following the lead of governments and healthcare professionals around the world is returning to normal operating procedures disrupted by COVID-19. International travels by Church leaders...Muslims and Latter-day Saints: Apostles Discuss How to Better Understand Muslims
Elders Bednar and Gong Discuss How to Better Understand Muslims (extracts from the Church Newsroom) Two Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encouraged followers of the faith on Tuesday to better understand the similarities and differences they...Salt Lake Temple Renovation: August 2021 Update
Not too long before the Covid pandemic, Russell M. Nelson , President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced that the Salt Lake City temple would close December 29, 2019, and would remain closed for approximately four years while undergoing a...FULL LIST OF AREA SEVENTIES TO BE RELEASED IN THE NEXT GENERAL CONFERENCE (OCTOBER 2021)
For the first time, the releases of Area Seventies (regional leaders) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been publicly announced prior to general conference, which is scheduled for October. Area Seventies serve as “special witnesses” of Jesus...Latter-day Saint Charities’ Welcome Centers Help Immigrants Live Better Lives
These volunteer-powered operations are found throughout North America When Dan and Lorrie Curriden look at the faces of the immigrants they serve in Las Vegas, they see the courage of their own immigrant grandparents.Whether one is a new immigrant or five generations...Sudanese Government Leaders Meet With Senior LDS Church Leaders
(From the Church Newsroom) A delegation of government leaders from the Republic of the Sudan was in Salt Lake City, Utah, this week to meet with senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Sudanese delegation’s visit to Church Headquarters...Watch 2021 BYU Women’s Conference
The 2021 BYU Women’s Conference, cosponsored by Brigham Young University and the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be available online beginning Thursday and Friday, April 29–30, 2021. The annual conference, which is celebrating...Teachings of President Russell M. Nelson at the April 2021 General Conference
President Russell M. Nelson speaks at the 191st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 3-4, 2021 During the April 2021 General Conference, Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...New Area Seventies Called at the April 2021 General Conference Leadership Meeting of The Church of Jesus Christ
77 new Area Seventies are named and receive a sustaining vote (From the Church Newsroom) At the April 2021 General Conference Leadership Meeting of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, prior to the messages from Church leaders, Elder D. Todd Christofferson...April 2021 Video World Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The latest edition of The World Report, a biannual compilation of news from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is now available. The April 2021 edition shows how Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of the global faith, is reaching people...Church of Jesus Christ Announces Phase 2-B for Temple Openings in Some Areas
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new phase for temple reopening. Phase 2-B allows for a temple baptistry to open for small groups — particularly for members with a limited-use temple recommend.
“We are grateful for this opportunity for more members to participate in temple ordinances,” said President Russell M. Nelson.
Latest LDS Church News: Salt Lake Temple Changes, New Women Advisers in Europe, One Year of COVID-19 and More
Excerpts and links to the latest news from TheChurchNews of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints First Presidency announces Salt Lake Temple changes The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday morning...6 devotionals for latter-day saints young adults across the globe
Over the next month, a First Presidency counselor and six members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will lead a half-dozen streamed devotionals designed to reach Latter-day Saint young adults worldwide.
More Details About 32 New Latter-day Saints Mission Presidents Recently Called
The Church News recently published two articles about 32 of the Mission Presidents that have been called by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve starting in July 2021. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...Latter-day Saints Senior Apostles Over Age 70 Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
Consistently with these beliefs and actions, and because of their age, Senior Church leaders over 70 now welcome the opportunity to be vaccinated.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces New Mission Presidents for 2021: See the Complete List
The First Presidency has called 105 new mission presidents and companions who will begin their service in July 2021. This includes one new mission — the Mozambique Beira Mission. MISSION PRESIDENTS IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS During their...Follow & like
