News Releases

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Welcomes Announcement of 2034 Winter Olympics

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints extends its heartfelt congratulations to Salt Lake City on securing the bid to host the 2034 Winter Olympics.

ថ្នាក់​ដឹកនាំកុមារទូទាំង​ពិភពលោក​ផ្តល់​ការងារបម្រើ​ ដោយ​ក្តី​ស្រឡាញ់​នៅ​ទូទាំង​តំបន់​អាស៊ីអាគ្នេយ៍

Church’s New Prison Ministry Site Offers Support to Those Affected by Crime and Incarceration

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) 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. Resources are also available for individuals and families affected by crime and incarceration, emphasizing the love and mercy that comes...

Elder McKay Explains Why the Church Purchased the Kirtland Temple

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) “There is little we do in this Church of lasting significance that is not done under the authority of the keys restored on April 3, 1836, in the Kirtland Temple,” Elder McKay said.

Relief Society Leads Global Effort to Improve Health and Well-being of Women and Children

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is expanding its efforts to help women and children under 5 around the world.

Global Children's Leader Ministers with Love Throughout Southeast Asia

From Singapore Newsroom Late on 24 May, 2024 Sister Amy A. Wright, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, arrived on the island of Singapore. This was her first time setting foot in the region known for its diverse array of beliefs, cultures and people as she and her husband, James, embarked...

99+1: President Nelson Invites All to Extend a Gift of Love for His 100th Birthday

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) 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”

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) 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

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) 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.

Answering the Call: Two Years Since the Prophet Invited Young and Old to Serve Missions for Christ

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Two years ago, Church President and Prophet Russell M. Nelson reaffirmed the importance of sharing the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. The response to that call has been positive and significant.