News Releases

The Church Donates Equipment for Inmate Rehabilitation in Ghana Prison
From Africa Newsroom On 17 March, 2025, inmates of the Wa Central Prison in the Upper West Region of Ghana received a donation of computer equipment, sewing machines, weaving looms, and more to help with inmate rehabilitation. The goal of the prison is to help inmates acquire marketable skills that will allow them, on their release, to earn a living...

A World of Caring: A Closer Look at the Church’s Global Assistance Efforts
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strives to care for God’s children in a variety of ways in almost every corner of the world. Caring for others is considered one of the key responsibilities of all Church members.

President of the Africa West Area Visits Government Officials in Togo
From Africa Newsroom On February 26, 2025, Elder Alfred Kyungu, President of the Africa West Area and General Authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, paid a courtesy call on government officials in Togo.
Christlike Service: Church Leaders Emphasize Community-Level Outreach in 2024 Caring Summary
Several leaders of the Church gathered at the Bishops’ Central Storehouse in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, to discuss the 2024 “Caring for Those in Need.”
President Holland Builds Bridge With Black Canadian Trailblazer
From Canada Newsroom President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, met Monday, March 24, 2025, in Toronto with Dr. Jean Augustine, an educator and philanthropist and the first Black woman to be elected to Canada’s House of Commons.
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BYU–Hawaii: Rooted in Tradition, Focused on a Sustainable Future
BYU–Hawaii’s sustainability efforts reflect a broader commitment within Church-owned properties worldwide.

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.

Milestones Announced for Five Temples Around the World
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Farmington New Mexico Temple. The groundbreaking ceremonies for the Benin City Nigeria Temple, Lagos Nigeria Temple, Budapest Hungary Temple and Natal Brazil Temple have also been announced.

New Church Documentary Shows Students’ Growth as Racial Harmony Ambassadors
A new 40-minute documentary highlights the experiences of 24 American students who spent 10 days in West Africa learning to become ambassadors of racial harmony as part of the Amos C. Brown Fellowship to Ghana.
President Holland Rededicates the Toronto Ontario Temple
From Canada Newsroom President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, rededicated the Toronto Ontario Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, March 23, 2025.