News Releases

News for Temples in Brazil, Bolivia, and Texas

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the dedication date for the Salvador Brazil Temple and the groundbreaking dates for temples in Bolivia and Texas.

The Latest Temple News from the Church of Jesus Christ

This page provides a summary of recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Young Adults Can Have a Hopeful, Joyous Future Through Christ, Says Elder Godoy at Worldwide Devotional

Elder and Sister Godoy shared their experience as young adults — including how they met and started a family — and explained principles today’s young men and women can apply to more clearly see and follow the Lord’s direction when making critical life decisions.

Reprise of ’74 Expo Choir Sings at 50th Anniversary Celebration

The 50th anniversary celebration of Expo ’74, a world’s fair, held in Spokane, Washington, started on Saturday, May 4, 2024. As part of the opening ceremony, a regional choir of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, reprising the ’74 Mormon Expo Choir, sang to over 1,500 in attendance.

‘Let God Prevail’ in Your Life’s Choices and Story, President Johnson Tells Women

Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson encouraged Latter-day Saint women Friday to Let God prevail in their lives. “Because [the Savior] knows our potential perfectly, He will take us to places we never imagined ourselves.”

How the Church of Jesus Christ Is Helping Children and Mothers in Colombia

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is giving US$1.5 million to UNICEF Colombia to improve health and child development in the country.

The Church of Jesus Christ Is Combatting Childhood Anemia in Peru

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collaborating with the World Food Programme in Peru to support efforts to reduce anemia in children under five years of age by 5% in the Ventanilla district of the Callao region.

Highlights of BYU Women’s Conference 2024

Highlights from BYU Women’s Conference May 1-3, with the theme drawing from 2 Nephi 4:34, “O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever,” include a message from Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson to all women.

News for Temples in Canada and the US

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the location of two temples in the U.S.: the Des Moines Iowa and the Cincinnati Ohio Temples. Both houses of the Lord were announced by President Russell M. Nelson during the concluding session of general conference in April 2024. “Understanding the spiritual privileges...

The Salta Argentina Temple Opens Its Doors to the Public