News Releases
Church Leaders Encourage Young Adults to Build Friendship and Discipleship in Jesus Christ
For the fourth year in a row, thousands of young single adults (YSAs) converged on downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Utah Area Young Single Adult Conference on Friday-Saturday, August 14-15, 2026.
Construction Underway for the Huntsville Alabama Temple
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Huntsville Alabama Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
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.
How the Church Is Supporting Those Affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake
from East Asia (EN) Newsroom The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working closely with local leaders and volunteer organizations to provide relief after the July 28, 2026, Kumamoto Earthquake.
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Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple Opens its Doors After a Special Ceremony
The Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple opened its doors government dignitaries, interfaith leaders and journalists on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
More Than 85,000 Friends Join Seminary and Institute Worldwide
Enrollment of friends of other faiths in the seminary and institute programs of the Church of Jesus Christ has nearly doubled over the past two years as students have invited friends to attend with them.
Area Presidency Issues Statement Following Earthquake in Colombia
A statement from the South America Northwest Area Presidency about the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit Colombia on August 10, 2026.
President Dallin H. Oaks Celebrates 94th Birthday
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated his 94th birthday on August 12, 2026.
President Oaks Will Dedicate the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dedicate the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Updates for Temples in Texas and Spain
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Fort Worth Texas Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Barcelona Spain Temple.