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

newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

Copies of the book "Rise Up and Speak: Selected Discourses of Eliza R. Snow."

From the Church

New book honors Eliza R. Snow’s life and sermons

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

March 05, 2026 10:59 AM MST

"Rise Up and Speak" features 52 of Eliza R. Snow’s most powerful and timeless discourses.

1 Min Read

From the Church

Songs about the Old Testament join hymnbook

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

February 27, 2026 10:38 AM MST

“The hymns help teach the doctrine and principles of the gospel with power and clarity.”

1 Min Read

Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks at a pulpit in a church building.

Follow the Prophets

Elder Caussé ministers to members in his home country

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

February 25, 2026 10:42 AM MST

“[The Church is] seeing a surge of baptisms in France right now,” Elder Gérald Caussé said.

1 Min Read

Painting of Jesus Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene by the tomb.

From the Church

Read the First Presidency’s invitation for you this Easter season

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

February 23, 2026 10:38 AM MST

“We testify that your Easter celebrations can strengthen your own faith and testimony.”

1 Min Read

From the Church

Elder Clark G. Gilbert called as newest Apostle

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

February 12, 2026 04:48 PM MST

Elder Gilbert has served as a General Authority Seventy since April 2021 and as the Commissioner of the Church Educational System since August of that year.

1 Min Read

World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain is given a tour of Welfare Square of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah by two men in suits.

From the Church

UN leader tours Church humanitarian sites

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

February 11, 2026 10:42 AM MST

Cindy McCain, executive director of the World Food Programme, visited Welfare Square and the Bishops’ Central Storehouse.

1 Min Read

Stories of Faith

In Czech village, Church helps build new elderly care home

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

February 05, 2026 09:44 AM MST

The Church’s contribution fostered the completion of the building’s interior.

1 Min Read

From the Church

Hundreds of volunteers in Chile provide wildfire relief

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

February 04, 2026 08:39 AM MST

The Church has deployed 150 to 200 volunteers daily to assist communities devastated by wildfires in southern Chile.

1 Min Read

From the Church

Church announces support for the 2034 Utah Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

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

February 03, 2026 09:40 AM MST

The commitment includes thousands of volunteers as Salt Lake City prepares to welcome the world once again.

1 Min Read

Temple Worship

What Zimbabwe leaders said after touring new temple

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

January 27, 2026 09:49 AM MST

President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, H. E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, and Vice President Hon. K.C.D Mohadi toured the temple.

1 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Church leaders to speak at BYU Women’s Conference

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

January 26, 2026 10:13 AM MST

The conference will be held April 29 through May 1, 2026 in Provo, Utah.

1 Min Read

From the Church

Church to be one hour on Palm Sunday

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

January 23, 2026 10:29 AM MST

“Nearly 2,000 years ago, Palm Sunday marked the beginning of the last week of the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ.”

1 Min Read

Temple Worship

See the first temple in Zimbabwe

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

January 20, 2026 10:18 AM MST

Elder Gerrit W. Gong will dedicate the temple on March 1, 2026.

1 Min Read

Stories of Faith

‘Lamb of God’ at The Metropolitan Opera House

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

January 16, 2026 11:02 AM MST

Tickets for the March 30, 2026, performance will go on sale on January 27, 2026.

1 Min Read

Temple Worship

President Oaks dedicates a new temple

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

January 13, 2026 10:12 AM MST

This is his first temple dedication as Church president.

1 Min Read

From the Church

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf named as acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

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

January 09, 2026 11:59 AM MST

President Uchtdorf has served as a general authority since April 1994.

1 Min Read

From the Church

Funeral services planned for President Jeffrey R. Holland

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

December 29, 2025 09:14 AM MST

The funeral will be open to the public, ages 8 and older.

1 Min Read

From the Church

Remembering the life of President Jeffrey R. Holland

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

December 27, 2025 09:07 AM MST

“My total responsibility is to bear witness of the Lord Jesus Christ”

1 Min Read

Select temple baptistries to reopen in new Phase 2-B

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

March 15, 2021 01:09 PM MDT

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new phase for temple reopening. Phase 2-B allows for a temple baptistry to open for small groups—particularly for members with a limited-use temple recommend.

2 Min Read

From the Church

Flooding in Laie, Hawaii, impacts BYU–Hawaii and Polynesian Cultural Center

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

March 15, 2021 12:00 PM MDT

Torrential rainfall moved through the state of Hawaii on March 8–9, 2021, causing flooding across much of Windward and North Shore Oahu, including the town of Laie, home to the Polynesian Cultural Center, Brigham Young University–Hawaii and the Laie Hawaii Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Min Read

From the Church

Church announces 2021 Easter initiative, #StartingToday

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

March 15, 2021 11:52 AM MDT

As Christians around the world prepare for Easter week, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has started its annual Easter initiative. With the ongoing challenges brought on by the pandemic, this year’s campaign offers a timely message of hope and renewal in Jesus Christ through His atoning sacrifice in our lives.

1 Min Read

From the Church

Learn about the Church's online resources aimed at helping individuals with disabilities

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

March 12, 2021 07:40 PM MST

Quinn Price has been completely blind since the age of two.

3 Min Read

Mission president passes away unexpectedly in the Philippines

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

March 09, 2021 06:57 PM MST

Spokesman Sam Penrod released the following statement on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, about the death of a mission president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines:

1 Min Read

From the Church

Final Hill Cumorah Pageant canceled, 2019 performance will be broadcast

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

March 09, 2021 02:09 PM MST

Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hill Cumorah Pageant, originally scheduled to have its final season in 2021, has been canceled and will not be held in future years. The Nauvoo Pageant will also not be held in 2021 but will continue in 2022.

1 Min Read