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All Rights Reserved.Monday, 145 May 2026 05:00:50 -0700Monday, 145 May 2026 05:00:50 -0700Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Latter_Day_Saints/Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints5http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/images/logo.pngnewsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org2026-05-24http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/friend-to-friend-teaches-children-how-prophets-point-us-to-christhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/friend-to-friend-teaches-children-how-prophets-point-us-to-christSALT LAKE CITY | Sunday, 24 May 2026 | <p><p>The newest episode in the Friend to Friend series helps children of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints understand the role of ancient and living prophets in inviting all to come unto Christ.</p></p><img src='/media/960x540/vgppziwwlf1il7lh9ihilmut6z5irt5gic82gx1p.png'/>2026-05-24http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-tours-humanitarian-centerhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-tours-humanitarian-centerSALT LAKE CITY | Sunday, 24 May 2026 | <p><p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints toured the Church’s new Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, May 22, 2026, five days ahead of the facility’s dedication.</p></p><img src='/media/960x540/20260522131046Nilsson__LES3022-(1).jpeg'/>2026-05-22http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-renlund-reunites-with-archbishop-del-rio-in-peruhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-renlund-reunites-with-archbishop-del-rio-in-peruLIMA | Friday, 22 May 2026 | <p>On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met with Monsignor Javier Del Río Alba, archbishop of Arequipa. During their meeting, Elder Renlund reflected on a previous visit to Arequipa and an earlier meeting with Monsignor Del Río, with whom he shares a friendship and deep respect for the archbishop’s humanitarian work in the city.</p><img src='//noticias-pe.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/media/960x540/Del-Rio-1.jpg'/>2026-05-21http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/primary-general-presidency-members-minister-in-mexicohttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/primary-general-presidency-members-minister-in-mexicoTuxtla Gutiérrez | Thursday, 21 May 2026 | <p>Primary General President Susan H. Porter and her Second Counselor, Sister Tracy Y. Browning, visited Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, May 15–17, 2026. While there, these leaders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ministered to children, participated in a service project, and met with local government leaders and Latter-day Saints.</p><img src='//noticias-mx.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/media/960x540/Hna-porter-Chiapas-6.JPG'/>2026-05-21http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-news-house-of-the-lord-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-news-house-of-the-lord-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 21 May 2026 | <p>This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</p><img src='//news-ph.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/960x540/260126_220857_HUYSMANS_DJI_0436.jpg'/>2026-05-21http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-christofferson-yorba-linda-california-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-christofferson-yorba-linda-california-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 21 May 2026 | <p>President D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will dedicate the Yorba Linda California Temple on Sunday, June 7, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x540/h55k0371yxbv5uodbr4uh37ytbo8kqgrj45r74y4.jpeg'/>2026-05-20http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-25-million-unicef-child-nutrition-fundhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-25-million-unicef-child-nutrition-fundSALT LAKE CITY | Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is contributing US$25 million to a UNICEF effort that provides nutrition to millions of children and mothers around the world.</p><img src='/media/960x540/UNI610268.JPG'/>2026-05-19http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-w-mark-bassett-funeralhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-w-mark-bassett-funeralNORTH SALT LAKE | Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | <p>Family, friends and Church leaders honored Elder W. Mark Bassett at his funeral in Utah, reflecting on his faith in Jesus Christ, devoted service and testimony of the Savior.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260519_122036_CBell_CMB_4919.jpg'/>2026-05-19http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-bednar-meets-with-president-of-chilehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-bednar-meets-with-president-of-chileSANTIAGO | Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | <p>Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held an official meeting with the President of the Republic of Chile, José Antonio Kast, at La Moneda Presidential Palace.</p><img src='//noticias-cl.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/media/960x540/Elder-Bednar---presidente-Chile-5.jpg'/>2026-05-18http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-in-kansas--wyoming--argentina-and-idahohttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-in-kansas--wyoming--argentina-and-idahoSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 18 May 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Cody Wyoming Temple and the Wichita Kansas Temple, and the location of the Rosario Argentina Temple. Preliminary work begins on the Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple.</p><img src='/media/500x500/Wichita-Kansas-Temple.jpg'/>2026-05-18http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-renovation-update-may-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-renovation-update-may-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 18 May 2026 | <p>On May 18, 2026, all are invited to come and see the exhibits, statues and experiences featured in the new Temple Square Visitors’ Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah.</p><img src='/media/960x1280/WP4-south-slope-of-roof-looking-SE.jpg'/>2026-05-17http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-releases-what-it-s-like-inside-the-missionary-training-center-videohttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-releases-what-it-s-like-inside-the-missionary-training-center-videoSALT LAKE CITY | Sunday, 17 May 2026 | <p>The video “What It’s Like Inside the Missionary Training Center” provides a rare glimpse of mission life inside an MTC from the perspective of the young missionaries who are there preparing to serve.</p><img src='/media/500x500/ki7pes7jbz9sg3tfvkwdacvm8ki63xji4dfpqzfg.jpg'/>2026-05-15http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-growth-ecuadorhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-growth-ecuadorSALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 15 May 2026 | <p>The Church continues to expand its presence in Ecuador, where steady membership growth over decades is reflected in both a newly planned temple in Otavalo and the recent creation of a new stake in the region.</p><img src='//noticias-ec.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/media/960x540/Estaca-Ibarra-Otavalo-Ecuador-2.JPG'/>2026-05-14http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-rsquo-s-100th-america250-food-donation-delivered-in-dallashttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-rsquo-s-100th-america250-food-donation-delivered-in-dallasDALLAS | Thursday, 14 May 2026 | <p>The 100th truckload of food donations from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to 250 food banks across all 50 United States as part of America250’s “America Gives” initiative was delivered in Dallas, Texas.</p><img src='/media/500x281/20260514_085441_CPowell_CEP_2155.jpg'/>2026-05-14http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-temple-otavalo-ecuadorhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-temple-otavalo-ecuadorOtavalo | Thursday, 14 May 2026 | <p>A new temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been announced for Otavalo, Ecuador, bringing another house of the Lord to the Andes region.</p><img src='/media/960x540/Image-(70).jpg'/>2026-05-12http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/international-organization-migration-amy-popehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/international-organization-migration-amy-popeSALT LAKE CITY | Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | <p>Leaders from the International Organization for Migration visited Salt Lake City this week, meeting with Church representatives to discuss ongoing efforts to support vulnerable migrants in Latin America.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260512_095139_BNicholson_Newsroom_VIPvisit_EdwardDubeJAnetteDennis_2714.JPG'/>2026-05-11http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/rendering-provided-for-the-rapid-city-south-dakota-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/rendering-provided-for-the-rapid-city-south-dakota-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 11 May 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided an exterior rendering of the Rapid City South Dakota Temple.</p><img src='/media/960x720/Rapid-City-South-Dakota-Temple-Rendering-.jpg'/>2026-05-11http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-mark-bassett-dies-at-age-59http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-mark-bassett-dies-at-age-59SALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 11 May 2026 | <p><p>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement today on the passing of Elder W. Mark Bassett:</p> <p>We are deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Elder W. Mark Bassett, a General Authority Seventy who had been serving since April of 2016. Elder Bassett passed away on May 11, 2026, as a result of a traumatic brain injury. He was vacationing with family in St. George, Utah, when the incident occurred. </p></p><img src='/media/960x1280/ahdgrqs8r6s49tw67vmrxqxyykal4kkfszvevo9e.jpeg'/>2026-05-11http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-announces-benefit-concert-hollywood-bowl-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-announces-benefit-concert-hollywood-bowl-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 11 May 2026 | <p>The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square and the O.C. Tanner Gift of Music Trust have announced guest artists for the “Songs of Hope Benefit Concert” at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, on June 24–25, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x540/GuestArtistsInLine.jpg'/>2026-05-09http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/mothers-day-2026-church-of-jesus-christhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/mothers-day-2026-church-of-jesus-christSALT LAKE CITY | Saturday, 09 May 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sharing messages that honor women and express gratitude for the ways they nurture faith, love, and belonging.</p><img src='/media/960x540/c3291afe093b11ecba6ceeeeac1e0e9aa77c9040.png'/>2026-05-08http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-previews-salt-lake-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-previews-salt-lake-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 08 May 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited several finished rooms in the Salt Lake Temple on Friday, May 8, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x540/sl-temple-tour-2026-may.jpeg'/>2026-05-04http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/milestones-announced-for-the-montpelier-idaho-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/milestones-announced-for-the-montpelier-idaho-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 04 May 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Montpelier Idaho Temple.</p><img src='/media/960x720/2023-03-17-Montpelier-ID-Exterior_Main-View_Opt02-min.jpg'/>2026-05-03http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-sister-stevenson-young-adults-devotional-conversion-jesus-christhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-sister-stevenson-young-adults-devotional-conversion-jesus-christSALT LAKE CITY | Sunday, 03 May 2026 | <p>Elder and Sister Stevenson invite young adults to deepen conversion to Jesus Christ during a worldwide devotional using cosmic imagery, scripture and personal experiences from around the world.</p><img src='/media/960x540/PlanetariumDevotional-2882_LowRes.jpg'/>2026-05-03http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-eyring-dedicates-the-lindon-utah-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-eyring-dedicates-the-lindon-utah-templeLINDON | Sunday, 03 May 2026 | <p>Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated the Lindon Utah Temple on Sunday, May 3, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x720/20260502_105946_Nilsson_LES0076C1s.jpg'/>2026-05-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-rasband-honorary-degree-university-of-utahhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-rasband-honorary-degree-university-of-utahSALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 01 May 2026 | <p>The University of Utah bestowed an honorary doctorate on Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Thursday, April 30, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260430_185001_BNicholson_Newsroom_UniversityofUtah_RonaldARasband_1605.JPG'/>