News Releases

President Camille N. Johnson to Share Message for Latter-day Saint Women

Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson has a message for Latter-day Saint women, who are invited to watch her keynote address from BYU Women’s Conference on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

The Salta Argentina Temple Opens Its Doors to the Public 

News for Temples in Canada and the US

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the location of two temples in the U.S.: the Des Moines Iowa and the Cincinnati Ohio Temples. Both houses of the Lord were announced by President Russell M. Nelson during the concluding session of general conference in April 2024. “Understanding the spiritual privileges...

Celebrating 180 Years of the Church in French Polynesia

From Pacific Newsroom Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with over 10,000 members and friends of the Church this weekend to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the arrival of the first missionaries to French Polynesia.

Latter-day Saint Youth Serve Communities in the Southeast US

Young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina came together between April 20 and 27, 2024, to participate in Global Youth Service Day.

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.

President Oaks Dedicates Urdaneta Philippines Temple 

President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency, returned April 28 to the Southeast Asia nation where he once served as Area President to dedicate the Urdaneta Philippines Temple — the Church’s 190th worldwide and third in the Philippines.

BYU Gives Distinguished Friend from India an Honorary Degree for Promoting Peace

Brigham Young University bestowed an honorary doctoral degree on Revered Professor Dr. Vishwanath Karad during the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

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.