News Releases

Elder Gong invites Nearly 7,000 Graduates to Become ‘Your Best BYU Self’

During BYU’s 2024 commencement, Elder Gerrit W. Gong shared experiences from his own freshman year at BYU and what it means to become “your best BYU self,” — an invitation he extended repeatedly throughout his remarks to graduates.

Global Youth Service Day Unites Southern California Youth in Acts of Kindness

Over 240 youth from various parts of Southern California converged for a Global Youth Service Day event in Huntington Beach. Organized by JustServe High School Clubs, this gathering saw participation from over 80 different schools.

How the Church of Jesus Christ Is Helping Displaced Women and Children in Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is giving US$6 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to help nearly 85,000 refugees in Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan.

The Cobán Guatemala Temple Is Open for Public Tours 

The Cobán Guatemala Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin welcoming the public to come and participate in an open house beginning Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, May 11, 2024, excluding Sundays.

Sites Released for Three Temples in Florida and Utah

Church of Jesus Christ Hosts Religious, Traditional and Media Leaders at Religious Freedom Event in Benin

From Ghana Newsroom On 20 April 2024, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted an Easter commemoration event at the Cotonou Benin Stake Center.  The theme of the event was "Promoting Religious Freedom."  Participating were several religious leaders of many faiths, prominent university professors, traditional leaders, media figures,...

The Latest Temple News from the Church of Jesus Christ

This page provides a summary of recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Manti Utah Temple's Priceless Murals Are Preserved

Sacred works of art in the Manti Utah Temple are now preserved to their original luster after an extensive restoration project. Each mural, completed by renowned artists of the time, represents a different historical setting. One illustrates the earth’s creation, conceived by C.C.A. Christensen. Another is symbolic of the...

President Nelson Rededicates Manti Utah Temple

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rededicated the Manti Utah Temple in an evening session on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The Prophet of the worldwide Church arrived earlier in the day in Sanpete County in central Utah, the home of his pioneer ancestors who helped settle the valley.

Equipment Donation to Malaysia’s Sibu Hospital Brings Improved Care to Fast Growing Region

From Malaysia Newsroom The Malaysian Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Bintulu Central, donated essential medical equipment and facility upgrades to Sibu Hospital in Sarawak, Malaysia. A handover ceremony was held on April 4, 2024 to commemorate the completion of the project.