News Releases
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Reaches New Missionary Record
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more missionaries serving than at any other time in its history.
Latter-day Saints Around the World: July 2026
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 Africa, Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, England, Jamaica, Paraguay, Peru and South Korea.
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.
News for Temples in Brazil, Colombia and Utah
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the locations of the Campo Grande Brazil, Goiânia Brazil and Medellín Colombia Temples and released a rendering of the Spanish Fork Utah Temple.
Groundbreaking Date for the Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Elder Hutch U. Fale, of the United States West Area Presidency, will preside at the event.
Church Provides Critical Aid to Families Living in the Deserts of Northern Kenya
From Africa Newsroom The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and NAMLEF collaborate to deliver 250 tons of critical food aid and clean water to thousands of families facing severe drought in Northern Kenya.
Andy Reid Encourages Americans to Build a ‘More Perfect Union’
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid joins the Tabernacle Choir's semiquincentennial-themed broadcast, encouraging Americans to build a “more perfect union” through service, respect and shared ideals.
Missionary Work Needs Members, Elder Renlund Says
Elder Dale G. Renlund said involving Church members in missionary work can be simple, normal and natural. “Every member who is willing can do something,” he said.
Iam Tongi to Headline 2026 Utah Area YSA Conference in August
Iam Tongi, the 21-year-old Latter-day Saint who won Season 21 of American Idol, will be the headlining concert artist for the 2026 Utah Area YSA conference happening August 14–15, 2026.
President Uchtdorf Welcomes the President of Switzerland to Church Headquarters
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, welcomed the President of the Swiss Confederation to the Church’s global headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.