News Releases

Elder Dube Addresses International Conference on Religious Freedom in Home Country

From Africa Newsroom Elder Edward Dube, Area President in the Africa South region of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed the opening session of the 11th annual conference of the African Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ACLARS) in Zimbabwe on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Senior Missionary Couple Passes Away in California Auto Accident

We send our deepest condolences to the entire Hardin family, their friends, and the missionaries they were serving with.

Elder Gong Dedicates Puebla Mexico Temple

Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Puebla Mexico Temple on Sunday, May 19, 2024, one of six temple locations in and around the Mexico City metro area.

Taking the Long View: Latter-day Saints Continue to Help Brazil Flood Victims

Leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to minister to the many souls affected by flooding in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul.

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.

News for Temples in Brazil and Guatemala

The Ribeirão Prêto Brazil Temple groundbreaking date is announced, and renderings of Maceió Brazil and Huehuetenango Guatemala temples are released.

Latter-day Saint Youth Assemble New Beds at Las Vegas Rescue Mission

Latter-day Saint teenagers came together on Saturday, May 11, 2024, to assemble new beds for the Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) in downtown Las Vegas.

Canadian Youth Participate in Global Youth Service Month

From Canada Newsroom Canadian youth, including many from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, celebrated Global Youth Service Month, April 12 to May 12, 2024, by volunteering in their communities. This is the 36th year of the worldwide event, with youth from more than 100 countries participating.

Church Leaders Assess Success of the Succeed in School Program in Sierra Leone

From Ghana Newsroom John D. Wilson and Kelley Mackay-Shane from the Church of Jesus Christ met with local leaders in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to discuss the progress of the Succeed in School (SIS) Program. They visited SIS classes and emphasized the importance of education for God’s children.

Influence of Women Is ‘Remarkable,’ Says President Nelson on Mother’s Day

On this Mother’s Day, President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, called women’s actions “heroic,” and their influence “remarkable.”