News Releases
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.
Groundbreaking Announced for Winchester Virginia Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Winchester Virginia Temple.
Elder Stevenson Dedicates Antofagasta Chile Temple
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Antofagasta Chile Temple on Sunday, June 15, saying the house of the Lord is where all can learn of God’s plan of happiness and make covenants with Him and with the Savior, Jesus Christ.
A Prophet Makes a Promise to Family Peacemakers on Father’s Day
In a Father’s Day social media post on Sunday June 15, 2025, President Russel M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expressed gratitude for peacemakers. “I’ve spoken recently about the need for peacemakers. On this Father’s Day I feel gratitude for all the fathers who act as peacemakers in their homes...
‘Music & the Spoken Word’ Now Airs Weekly in Spanish on Telemundo Utah
The weekly program “Music & the Spoken Word” is now airing in Spanish every Sunday at 5 p.m. on Telemundo Utah, channel 20.
▶
Eleven New Hymns Now Available in ‘Hymns—For Home and Church’
The release of the new hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues with the addition of 11 new songs to the “Hymns—For Home and Church” collection in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. These songs will be available on the online Music Library, Gospel Library and Sacred Music app within the next...
▶
Elder Stevenson Finds Unity in Uruguay
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has begun a 10-day ministry in South America. His first stop included several outreach opportunities in Montevideo, Uruguay, June 7–9, 2025. He is traveling with his wife, Lesa.
Former Relief Society General President Elaine L. Jack Dies at Age 97
President Elaine L. Jack, who served as the 12th general president of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1990 to 1997, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was 97.
Latter-day Saints Around the World: June 2025
Newsroom features stories from its dozens of websites worldwide to show what members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are doing to serve their communities. Today, we feature news from Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Fiji, Ghana, Honduras and the Philippines.
News for Temples in Mexico and Argentina
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the site and rendering for the Chihuahua Mexico Temple. A rendering has also been released for the Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple.