News Releases

Church Contributes $25 Million to UNICEF Child Nutrition Fund

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is contributing US$25 million to a UNICEF effort that provides nutrition to millions of children and mothers around the world.

Elder W. Mark Bassett Remembered for His Faith in Jesus Christ

Family, friends and Church leaders honored Elder W. Mark Bassett at his funeral in Utah, reflecting on his faith in Jesus Christ, devoted service and testimony of the Savior.

Elder Bednar Meets With the President of Chile

Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held an official meeting with the President of the Republic of Chile, José Antonio Kast, at La Moneda Presidential Palace.

News for Temples in Kansas, Wyoming, Argentina and Idaho 

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Cody Wyoming Temple and the Wichita Kansas Temple, and the location of the Rosario Argentina Temple. Preliminary work begins on the Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple.

The Latest Temple News from the Church of Jesus Christ

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

Temple Square Renovation Update: May 2026

On May 18, 2026, all are invited to come and see the exhibits, statues and experiences featured in the new Temple Square Visitors’ Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah.

New Video Offers Rare View Into Missionary Training Center

The video “What It’s Like Inside the Missionary Training Center” provides a rare glimpse of mission life inside an MTC from the perspective of the young missionaries who are there preparing to serve.

World Leader of The Church of Jesus Christ Leads Service Initiative in Puerto Rico

From Caribbean (EN) Newsroom Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman joined youth from the Caguas Stake to strengthen community support efforts at the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Center in Naguabo.

Temple Planned for Otavalo Reflects Church Growth in Ecuador’s Andes

The Church continues to expand its presence in Ecuador, where steady membership growth over decades is reflected in both a newly planned temple in Otavalo and the recent creation of a new stake in the region.

Church’s 100th America250 Food Donation Delivered in Dallas

The 100th truckload of food donations from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to 250 food banks across all 50 United States as part of America250’s “America Gives” initiative was delivered in Dallas, Texas.