News Releases
A Glimpse Into World Report April 2024: A Portion of the New Hymnbook Is Coming in May
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) After six years of work reviewing thousands of submissions and gathering hymns from across the world, 12 hymns of the new “Hymns—for Home and Church” will be available on May 30, 2024.
How the Church of Jesus Christ Cared for Those in Need in 2023
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) In 2023, the Church's work of welfare, self-reliance, humanitarian aid, and volunteer service added up to more than US$1.3 billion in expenditures and 6.2 million hours volunteered.
#BecauseofHim: New Ways to Celebrate Christ This Easter
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all to “ponder the Savior’s atoning sacrifice and glorious Resurrection” this Easter season, and collected resources found on the Church’s website highlight how to better celebrate this sacred holiday.
A New Group Photo of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Is Now Available
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) A new photo of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now available.
Easter and Sundays Near Christmas Limited to Sacrament Meeting
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Each year on Easter Sunday and Sundays near Christmas, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has directed that Church Services and other meetings be limited to sacrament meeting only.
New Leadership Assignments in the Presidency of the Seventy
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced two changes to the Presidency of the Seventy. Elder Carl B. Cook (a member of the presidency since 2018) is now senior president, and Elder Marcus B. Nash has been appointed to the presidency.
Elder Patrick Kearon Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Patrick Kearon is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Church Breaks Ground for Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground for the Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple on November 25, 2023. Elder Benjamin M. Z. Tai, Asia Area President of the Church, presided and offered the dedicatory prayer. Approximately 500 members and friends of the Church, including Niaosong District Mayor Hsueh-Hung Lu, along...
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President Ballard Remembered as a ‘Courageous Warrior for Truth’
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) At his funeral in the Tabernacle on Temple Square on Friday, November 17, 2023, President M. Russell Ballard was remembered by friends and family as a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ and a man fervently focused on his family.
Jeffrey R. Holland: New Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Jeffrey R. Holland has been called to serve as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.