News Releases
Relief Society in Action: April 2024
Relief Society in Action highlights the volunteer service of Latter-day Saint women in their communities around the world. Today, we feature news spanning the last few months from Australia, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, the Philippines, the United States and West Africa.
Primary General Presidency Launches Primary Worldwide on Social Media
The Primary General Presidency launched a new social media account called Primary Worldwide on Facebook and Instagram on Friday, April 19.
First Presidency Announces 2024 Area Leadership Assignments
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the 2024–2025 area leadership assignments. See changes effective on August 1, 2024, that affect area presidencies and the Presidency of the Seventy.
The Joseph Smith Papers Project Releases ‘Legal Records: Case Introductions’
The Joseph Smith Papers Project has unveiled its latest historical study aid: “Legal Records: Case Introductions.” This compilation contextualizes Joseph Smith’s multifaceted interactions with the law, casting light on his roles as a plaintiff, defendant, witness, or judge in approximately 200 spanning the years 1819 to 18...
UNICEF and the Church Collaborate to Help Youth in Peru
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given nearly US$1 million to UNICEF to improve the health and development of children in Peru. The donation, which was made on Friday, April 12, 2024, focuses on the regions of Huancavelica, Loreto, Ucayali and Lima.
Latter-day Saints Around the World: April 16, 2024
Layton Utah Temple Is Ready for Public Tours
The public open house for the Layton Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins this week in Layton, Utah, on Friday, April 19, and extends through Saturday, June 1, 2024, excluding Sundays.
Open House, Dedication and Groundbreaking Dates for Temples in Argentina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
The First Presidency has released the open house and dedication dates for the Mendoza Argentina and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temples and the location of the Kananga Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple.
Interfaith Collaboration Blossoms in Pordenone, Italy: Latter-day Saints and Muslims Unite for Ramadan
In the city of Pordenone, Italy, an inspiring collaboration has blossomed between the Muslim faithful and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During this year’s Ramadan, members of the Church in that city generously opened their premises to provide a space where Muslims can gather for morning and evening prayers...
Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the Takoradi Ghana Stake Center
From Ghana Newsroom On 11 April 2024, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Takoradi Ghana, hosted over 2000 Muslim neighbors at the Takoradi Ghana Stake Center to observe this years Eid Festival. The Eid festival celebrates Eid el Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the breaking of the fast.