Church News

How the Church cared for those in need in nearly 200 countries last year

By Church News

March 11, 2026 10:41 AM MDT

“Every meal shared, every shelter built, every kindness offered becomes part of the Lord’s work,” the First Presidency wrote.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Meet the Latter-day Saint who was a torchbearer for the 2026 Paralympic Games

By Church News

March 10, 2026 10:51 AM MDT

Two-time Paralympic swimmer Alejandra Aybar is a native of the Dominican Republic.

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President Camille N. Johnson smiles at the camera.

Help for Life Challenges

Pres. Johnson’s powerful advice for doing hard things

By Church News

March 09, 2026 10:35 AM MDT

At the Relief Society worldwide devotional, President Camille N. Johnson spoke about trusting in the Savior during adversity.

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Elder Kearon and Elder Bragg sit onstage, talking.

Follow the Prophets

What Elder Kearon invites you to keep at the center of family history

By Church News

March 06, 2026 09:47 AM MST

Elder Kearon shared his thoughts during the 2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction.

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Elder Ulisses Soares stands with his wife and daughter in the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Soares’s daughter joins Tabernacle Choir concert in Brazil for surprise performance

By Church News

March 04, 2026 11:23 AM MST

Guest harpist Lethicia Caravello joined the orchestra during a medley of Primary songs.

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Smiling women standing outside the LDS Harare, Zimbabwe temple.

Temple Worship

Joyful photos from Zimbabwe’s first temple dedication

By Church News

March 02, 2026 10:41 AM MST

“The Lord and the faithful members are hastening His work in this beautiful part of His vineyard,” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong.

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People in yellow service vests from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints clear mud from homes affected by flooding in Arequipa, Peru.

Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saints provide relief in Peru after flooding and mudslides

By Church News

February 24, 2026 11:07 AM MST

After recent flooding and mudslides in Peru, Church members and local leaders are rallying to provide relief.

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The Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

From the Church

The Conference Center is closing for 11 months

By Church News

February 19, 2026 11:24 AM MST

While the building is closing to the public for a time, it will still be open for general conference and other major scheduled events.

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Three women in brightly-colored clothing sit on a pew in an LDS church building.

Latter-day Saint Life

Church creates first Swahili ward in the US

By Church News

February 12, 2026 10:04 AM MST

For members of the Treasure Valley Ward, the moment represents years of faith, sacrifice, and divine preparation.

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Youth stand in front of a painting of Jesus Christ in an LDS church building.

Latter-day Saint Life

Missouri youth host ‘For the Strength of Adults’ conference for leaders

By Church News

February 10, 2026 10:34 AM MST

“The reason we planned this activity is because we wanted to be able to give back to the adults that have given us so much love and support throughout our time as youth.”

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Elder Ronald A. Rasband and Sister Melanie Rasband pose for a picture with Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Dëmin, middle, and LaRee and Travis Hansen, BYU’s senior associate athletic director, at the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Rasband meets with NBA player at Temple Square

By Church News

February 09, 2026 11:21 AM MST

The Apostle read a scripture from Isaiah with the Brooklyn Nets player while overlooking the flags in Temple Square plaza.

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The Olympic rings in front of a Milan Cortina Olympics arena.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch for this Latter-day Saint athlete in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

By Church News

February 06, 2026 10:18 AM MST

Watching the 2026 Winter Olympics? Look for this Latter-day Saint athlete on Team USA's four-man bobsled team.

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Latter-day Saint Life

The new hymn that began during a sacrament meeting

By Church News

February 02, 2026 10:07 AM MST

As words came to mind, Stephen A. Reynolds wrote them down on his printed program.

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From the Church

President Oaks to speak at BYU

By Church News

January 30, 2026 10:16 AM MST

President Dallin H. Oaks will speak at Brigham Young University’s weekly campus devotional on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Family discovers 1,600 Italian ancestors

By Church News

January 29, 2026 10:01 AM MST

The Molinaros now refer to what happened as their “family history miracle.”

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Stacie Powell, the first female US Navy chaplain for the LDS Church, smiles with Todd Linton and Tamara Harris.

Stories of Faith

Meet the Church’s first female US Navy chaplain

By Church News

January 28, 2026 10:04 AM MST

The 49-year-old wife, mother, and grandmother recently became the first female active-duty Navy chaplain endorsed by the Church.

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Stories of Faith

87 baptized in the Kasumbalesa Democratic Republic of the Congo Stake in one day

By Church News

January 22, 2026 09:22 AM MST

This marked a major spiritual milestone in the growth of the Church in the city of Kasumbalesa.

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President R. Kelly Haws, BYU–Hawaii's acting president, and his wife, Sister Nancy Haws, greet students following the first campus devotional of the semester, held in the Cannon Activities Center on Jan. 13, 2026, in Laie, Hawaii.

Latter-day Saint Life

A profound piece of counsel from the new acting president of BYU–Hawaii

By Church News

January 21, 2026 10:12 AM MST

President R. Kelly Haws had a simple message for BYU–Hawaii students during his first devotional.

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Stories of Faith

Friends of 79 years to serve as missionary companions in Guam

By Church News

January 15, 2026 09:45 AM MST

Both women hope to use their individual backgrounds to serve.

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From the Church

Church adjusts how sister missionaries serve at Temple Square

By Church News

January 12, 2026 11:22 AM MST

Adjustments are intended to enhance the guest experience and increase missionary opportunities.

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Temple Worship

What Church leaders have taught about temples

By Church News

January 08, 2026 10:16 AM MST

“In these Houses of the Lord, we are taught the most important things we can learn in mortality, the knowledge of eternity.”

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Latter-day Saint Life

Keynote speakers for RootsTech 2026

By Church News

January 07, 2026 11:52 AM MST

RootsTech 2026 has announced seven keynote speakers, three to speak at the in-person event and four to speak virtually.

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Stories of Faith

Missionary work highlights from 2025

By Church News

January 05, 2026 09:57 AM MST

Every region in the world experienced at least a 20 percent increase in convert baptisms.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Lyrics updated in song ‘When I Am Baptized’

By Church News

December 22, 2025 05:51 PM MST

The refreshed song was published in the January 2026 issue of the Friend magazine.

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