News Releases

Elder Gong Invites Mexico Saints to Find Peace in the House of the Lord 

The phrase “Holiness to the Lord,” inscribed on all temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, invites us to find peace and inspiration in these sacred spaces, which are meant to bless all aspects of life. Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the faith’s second-highest governing...

Tabernacle Choir Heading to Brazil in 2026

In a press conference Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Lima, Peru, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square announced that it will travel to Brazil in February 2026 as the next stop on its “Songs of Hope” World Tour and as a continuation of the Choir’s tour throughout South America.

Locations Announced for Temples in Mexico and the Philippines

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the locations of the Culiacán Mexico Temple and Tuguegarao City Philippines Temple. An exterior rendering of the house of the Lord in Tuguegarao City has also been released, and the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lethbridge Alberta Temple...

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.

FamilySearch and Argentina's Province of Tucumán Work Together on Record Digitization

In a key meeting held at the Government House of Tucumán, provincial government officials and representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reaffirmed their commitment to working together on historical record digitization initiatives and health care

President Freeman Says ‘Discipleship Will Be Filled With Adventure’

From Guam/Micronesia Newsroom “Discipleship will be filled with adventure!” promised President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Guam on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The message, given to a gathering of youth and young single adults, was part of her 11-day ministry in Japan, Micronesia...

Church Donation of Heart Center in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Will Save Lives of Heart Patients

Church Dedicates Global Education Center in Lagos, Nigeria

From Africa Newsroom Educational opportunities for Nigerians increased significantly on 15 February, 2025 as Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Tweleve Apostles dedicated the world’s fourth Global Education Center (GEC) in Lagos, Nigeria.  Operating under the banner of the BYU Pathway program, the GEC was commissioned by The Church...

Elder Bednar Invites Members of the Church in Türkiye to Make Covenants with God and Serve Others

From Europe Newsroom Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles visited members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Istanbul, Türkiye, on February 16, 2025. Elder Bednar presided over a special district conference, offering encouragement and counsel on living as disciples of Jesus Christ and being good citizens...

President Oaks’ Easter Reflection on Christ’s Sacrifice and Resurrection

In a new video message, President Dallin H. Oaks urges Church members and friends of the faith to study Christ’s teachings and establish Christ-centered Easter traditions.