News Releases
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Ground Broken for Two US Temples
Ground has been broken in Cleveland, Ohio, and in Rexburg, Idaho, for two new temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong Dedicates Taylorsville Utah Temple
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Taylorsville Utah Temple on Sunday, June 2. He invited members to enjoy the blessings of making sacred covenants as they “come to the Lord in the house of the Lord.”
99+1: President Nelson Invites All to Extend a Gift of Love for His 100th Birthday
As President Russell M. Nelson approaches his 100th birthday (September 9, 2024), he is highlighting a place in scripture where Jesus Christ uses the number 100 to teach a lesson about service and love.
The May 2024 Update to the “General Handbook”
Several updates to “General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” were published today, May 31, 2024, and some of the adjustments are listed below.
Release of New Hymnbook Begins with First Wave of 13 Songs
The gradual release of the new global hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has begun with the release of 13 new songs. This new music may be accessed digitally through the Sacred Music and Gospel Library apps and in the online Church Music Library at music.churchofjesuschrist.org.
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Elder Christofferson Witnesses the Growth of the Church of Jesus Christ in Southern Africa
From Africa Newsroom Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Kathy, concluded a 10-day ministry to countries in southern Africa on Monday, May 27, 2024. They visited and spoke with Latter-day Saints and missionaries in South Africa, Madagascar, Angola and Mozambique.
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The Church of Jesus Christ Makes Dreams Come True for South African Students
From Africa Newsroom The Tsakani Primary School in Kagiso, South Africa, will get a much needed athletic field thanks to a donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Helping Premature Babies Survive in South Africa
From Africa Newsroom Elder D. Todd Christofferson visited Tambo Memorial Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday, May 27, 2024.
FamilySearch a Great Success at Argentina Book Fair
The Buenos Aires Argentina International Book Fair witnessed the standout success of FamilySearch’s stand this year. For the second year in a row, during the event’s 48th version, held between April 25 and May 13, FamilySearch attracted over 50,000 visitors interested in genealogy and family history.