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Church donation provides more accessible water to community in Ghana

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

August 07, 2025 10:43 AM MDT

In the past, community members have drawn water from small nearby streams. Occasionally, hot, dry weather caused those streams to dry up.

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A rendering of the exterior of the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple

From the Church

Groundbreaking announced for first temple in this African country

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

July 31, 2025 01:52 PM MDT

Members in this country currently have to cross the Congo River to get to a temple.

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From the Church

Church reopens historic chapel after 18-month restoration project

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

July 30, 2025 02:06 PM MDT

It is one of the first buildings in the western United States constructed for the deaf community.

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Latter-day Saint Life

President of the Navajo Nation tours Farmington New Mexico Temple

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

July 18, 2025 01:55 PM MDT

Elder Neil L. Andersen will dedicate the temple on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

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Four sister missionaries smile after a meeting in Lima, Peru, on October 20, 2018.

From the Church

Church reports record global growth in last 12 months

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

July 10, 2025 02:01 PM MDT

In 2024, 308,000 people joined the Church—the highest number of converts in a quarter century.

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Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.

From the Church

Church shares statement of comfort following Texas floods

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

July 08, 2025 03:52 PM MDT

“There is hope amid the darkness as those of all faiths prepare to rebuild communities and continually encircle those who grieve with arms of love.”

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Local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints break ground for the Singapore Temple in southern Singapore on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

From the Church

Ground broken for Singapore’s first temple

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

July 02, 2025 02:29 PM MDT

More than 500 attendees commemorated this significant milestone.

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From the Church

Church announces new hymnbook will have about 375 hymns

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

June 04, 2025 01:45 PM MDT

“Each hymn has been approved by the First Presidency and the Twelve, and these approvals have not been taken lightly,” Elder Renlund says.

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A group of people talk in front of the “Book of Mormon Experience” exhibit at the Buenos Aires International Book Fair.

Latter-day Saint Life

Book of Mormon exhibit draws visitors in popular Buenos Aires book fair

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

May 07, 2025 02:10 PM MDT

After its success in North America and Europe, the display arrived in South America for the first time this year.

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From the Church

The First Presidency expresses condolences after the death of Pope Francis

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

April 21, 2025 10:07 AM MDT

“We join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His courageous and compassionate leadership has blessed countless lives.”

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Follow the Prophets

Elder Uchtdorf shares powerful, unexpected lesson from the Savior’s final week

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

April 16, 2025 01:59 PM MDT

Christ’s followers may have felt confused that their deliverer ended up on a cross, but His true mission became clear with the bigger picture.

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From the Church

President Nelson announces 15 new temples

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

April 06, 2025 03:51 PM MDT

Today’s announcement brings the total number of temples—operating, under construction, or announced—to 382.

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From the Church

Updated Church handbook now has an AI-powered search assistant

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

March 21, 2025 04:26 PM MDT

The new feature helps members quickly find answers to questions about Church policies.

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From the Church

New photos of hand-painted details in Salt Lake Temple sealing rooms

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

March 03, 2025 03:56 PM MST

Finish work is underway in the celestial room and adjoining original sealing rooms of the historic temple.

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From the Church

What the Lehi Utah Temple will look like

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

February 26, 2025 02:16 PM MST

Plans call for a multi-story temple and a new meetinghouse.

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From the Church

Breaking news: Salt Lake Temple open house announced

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

February 14, 2025 08:58 AM MST

Plus, see newly released photos of the interior of the temple.

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From the Church

15 more songs added to the Church hymnbook

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

February 13, 2025 09:40 AM MST

Do you recognize any of these songs?

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From the Church

Church releases statement on immigration

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

January 31, 2025 09:45 AM MST

Read the official statement from the Church.

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From the Church

Watch: First official look inside the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

April 10, 2023 02:14 PM MDT

The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple is the 179th operating temple and is now open to the public for 13 weeks.

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From the Church

Watch: President Nelson’s touching new Easter message

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

April 03, 2023 03:08 PM MDT

President Nelson shares a personal story forgiveness after losing two of his young patients—sisters—and facing parents who blamed him for their deaths.

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From the Church

Meet the newest counselor in the Young Men General Presidency

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

April 01, 2023 02:51 PM MDT

During the Saturday afternoon session of general conference, President Oaks announced a new counselor to the Young Men General Presidency.

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From the Church

61 new Area Seventies sustained at the April 2023 general conference leadership session

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

March 30, 2023 11:18 AM MDT

At the general conference leadership session on Thursday, new Area Seventies from 28 countries were announced. Another 50 Area Seventies are set to be released on or before August 1, 2023.

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From the Church

Watch: New ‘World Report’ recaps the last 6 months of Church news

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

March 29, 2023 12:31 PM MDT

How many of these moments and announcements from the Church do you remember?

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From the Church

Updates for 5 new temples around the world

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

March 27, 2023 04:10 PM MDT

Big news for the Cody Wyoming Temple, Bangkok Thailand Temple, Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple, Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple, and Port Vila Vanuatu Temple!

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