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Mission Leadership Seminar Held for Latter-day Saint Leaders

New leaders assigned to supervise missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received training and instruction from Church leaders at a mission leadership seminar.

Rising Generations Are Key to Religious Freedom and a More Just World

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints told attendees of a major conference on religious freedom Tuesday that such freedom cannot survive unless it is understood and valued by the rising generations.

The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ Continues in Volume Two of ‘Saints’

The first chapter of Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days, volume 2, No Unhallowed Hand is now available at saints.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Church History section of the Gospel Library app. Subsequent chapters will be posted each month until the entire volume is published digitally and in print in February...

Elder Gong Meets Government Leaders in Asia and Oceania

Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with government leaders from Oceania and the Middle East during a recent trip to Japan and Micronesia.

Durban South Africa Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced

President Oaks Rededicates Oakland California Temple

The Oakland California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been rededicated under the direction of President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency.

Answer Questions the ‘Right Way in the Right Time,’ Apostle Tells Church Educators

During the Wednesday broadcast, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve said the seminary and institute programs are currently a major focus among top Church leaders.

Apostle Thanks State of Kuwait for Formally Recognizing the Church

In February — and for the first time in more than 40 years — the State of Kuwait gave official recognition to a religious organization. That organization is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

At Global Faith Forum, Apostle Shares Seven Ways Religions Can Help Society Prosper

Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke to global faith leaders gathered in Japan Saturday about seven ways religions can address sustainable development goals that can achieve peace and help people thrive and care for the planet. Elder Gong was joined at the sixth annual G20 Interfaith Summit by his...

President Nelson Addresses Saints in "The Happiest Place on Earth"

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed thousands in a gathering in Orlando, Florida, Sunday evening, a destination known around the world for its theme parks and nearby beaches.