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Beautiful photos from ‘Luz de las Naciones’

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

November 11, 2025 09:38 AM MST

This year’s celebration had a special focus on the 100-year anniversary of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ being preached in South America.

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From the Church

Elder Gérald Caussé called as new Apostle

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

November 06, 2025 04:55 PM MST

Elder Caussé is a native of Bordeaux, France. At the time of this call, he was in his 11th year of service as the Church’s Presiding Bishop.

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From the Church

Temple Square update: Massive crane dismantled

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

October 31, 2025 02:12 PM MDT

The north tower crane has operated six days a week since it was first installed in August 2021.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Celebrating 100 years of the Church in Uruguay

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

October 29, 2025 09:52 AM MDT

As part of the centennial celebration, a cultural event was held at the Antel Arena in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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From the Church

Minor adjustments made to section introductions in two books of scripture

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

October 27, 2025 09:53 AM MDT

Twenty-five section introductions of Doctrine and Covenants were adjusted.

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Four Latter-day Saint elders walk outside in the Philippines

From the Church

The Church is creating 55 new missions next year

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

October 24, 2025 01:20 PM MDT

The additions will bring the worldwide total to 506 missions.

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From the Church

Mongolian ambassador visits with the First Presidency

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

October 23, 2025 10:00 AM MDT

Ambassador Ulziidelger concluded his visit to Utah with a dinner hosted by Elder Neil L. Andersen.

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From the Church

Dallin H. Oaks named new President of the Church

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

October 14, 2025 01:24 PM MDT

President Henry B. Eyring, 92, and President D. Todd Christofferson, 80, will serve with him as First and Second Counselors.

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From the Church

How to watch or attend Pres. Nelson’s funeral services

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

October 06, 2025 12:02 PM MDT

Read more about the schedule of events honoring the late prophet.

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President Russell M. Nelson Tribute Broadcast and Funeral Services Announced

From the Church

Church announces special broadcast and funeral services honoring Pres. Nelson

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

September 29, 2025 04:06 PM MDT

A memorial broadcast for President Nelson aired on October 1. Public funeral services will be held the week after October general conference.

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Russell M. Nelson smiles as he shakes a child's hand

From the Church

President Russell M. Nelson passes away at age 101

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

September 28, 2025 08:20 AM MDT

“He is just the gentlest and sweetest person you could ever hope to associate with,” said President Dallin H. Oaks. “And he will always be remembered that way.”

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From the Church

The 2026 youth theme has been announced

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

September 08, 2025 01:57 PM MDT

Additional resources will be available in the January issue of the “For the Strength of Youth” magazine.

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Temple Worship

This sacred panel outside the Salt Lake Temple is now restored

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

August 28, 2025 02:20 PM MDT

The artist said the experience was holy.

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From the Church

How the Church is saving half a billion gallons of water

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

August 15, 2025 10:20 AM MDT

Read about the Church’s ongoing efforts to conserve water on meetinghouse properties in the Intermountain West in the US.

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Latter-day Saint Life

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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From the Church

6 new Area Seventies called in general conference leadership meeting

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

September 30, 2022 10:27 AM MDT

Meet the six new Area Seventies called for areas in Africa, Europe, South America, North America, and the Pacific.

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From the Church

Hurricane Fiona aftermath: Here’s what the Church is doing to help

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

September 23, 2022 11:37 AM MDT

Help has been provided to about 65,000 affected families in Guadeloupe, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

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From the Church

Heber Valley Utah Temple rendering + location, Teton River Idaho Temple location announced

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

September 19, 2022 02:41 PM MDT

The Church has just announced details for two new temples including their locations and sizes.

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From the Church

Colombia MTC to close in 2023

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

September 16, 2022 12:06 PM MDT

The Church will close the Colombia Missionary Training Center in Bogota, effective January 2023.

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From the Church

Church makes its largest-ever humanitarian donation, helping to fight the world’s ‘seismic hunger crisis’

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

September 15, 2022 12:39 PM MDT

See how the Church’s multimillion-dollar donation will provide food assistance to over a million people in Africa.

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From the Church

Stockholm temple to close for massive remodel, Caribbean temple dedication date announced

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

September 12, 2022 02:58 PM MDT

The Stockholm Sweden Temple is going to nearly double in size.

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