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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

Open house and dedication dates for a new Utah temple

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

January 28, 2025 04:35 PM MST

If you live in Utah, mark your calendars!

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From the Church

Church mourns with those affected by California fires, mobilizes resources

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

January 10, 2025 10:05 AM MST

“Our hearts go out to all affected by the fires that continue to cause destruction in Southern California.”

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From the Church

New statue of Christ at Temple Square + major renovation milestone reached

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

January 09, 2025 02:21 PM MST

Watch a new video about exciting construction updates on Salt Lake Temple.

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From the Church

Church donates a mental health facility in Ghana

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

January 02, 2025 10:39 AM MST

“This psychiatry unit is a tangible representation of the Church’s commitment to exemplify the Saviour’s love.”

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From the Church

Watch: New sculpture of First Vision unveiled at Temple Square

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

December 02, 2024 01:59 PM MST

These breathtaking statues are the first in an upcoming series.

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From the Church

Date for First Presidency’s Christmas devotional released

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

November 11, 2024 10:29 AM MST

Get excited to bring the Christmas spirit to your heart.

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From the Church

Ground broken for temple on tiny Pacific island

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

November 05, 2024 04:37 PM MST

See a rendering of this beautiful upcoming temple.

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From the Church

Pres. Nelson will be dedicating the Church’s 200th temple

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

October 25, 2024 01:18 PM MDT

Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson will dedicate the 200th temple on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

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From the Church

First Presidency announces new BYU medical school

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

July 29, 2024 10:18 AM MDT

“Plans for this medical school are underway, and specific target dates will be announced as they are set.”

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From the Church

Groundbreaking date and rendering released for the first temple in Kansas

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

July 22, 2024 04:48 PM MDT

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Wichita Kansas Temple will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

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From the Church

Did you know Relief Society meetings can start with a council?

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

July 18, 2024 03:55 PM MDT

According to the Church handbook, at the very beginning of Relief Society meetings, sisters may counsel together about subjects that mean the most to them.

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From the Church

Updates for new temples coming to Brazil and the Philippines

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

July 08, 2024 02:28 PM MDT

The Church has released a groundbreaking date for the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple and an artist’s rendering of the João Pessoa Brazil Temple.

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From the Church

Dedication and open house announced for the new Tallahassee Florida Temple

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

July 01, 2024 03:02 PM MDT

The Church has released the open house and dedication dates for the Tallahassee Florida Temple and a reopening date for the Toronto Ontario Temple.

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From the Church

Church publishes new prison ministry site to support people affected by crime and incarceration

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

June 24, 2024 07:48 AM MDT

A new Prison Ministry website available through ChurchofJesusChrist.org and the Gospel Library app offers guiding principles for ministering to incarcerated individuals and their families.

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