The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University has appointed C. Shane Reese as the university’s 14th president. Reese will succeed Kevin J Worthen, who has served as president since 2014. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made the announcement during […]
What’s it like having President Nelson as a father? His children share delightful stories and insights
After five years as prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson still often astounds Church members with his enthusiasm and energy, especially for a man who is 98 years old. But the people who have known him the longest and the most personally—his children—say this is […]
How a mission prepared President Ballard for life
President Ballard discusses how his testimony was strengthened while serving as a young missionary in England and preaching the gospel. President M. Russell Ballard received a firm testimony of the existence of Jesus Christ and of His Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, while serving as a young missionary. Elder Jeffrey R. […]
Missionary Serving in Africa Passes Away
Sam Penrod, a spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released the following statement to journalists on Friday, March 10, 2023: It is with heavy hearts that we share with you that a full-time missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away unexpectedly Friday morning. Elder Jean Lendo […]
President Johnson and President Cordon Begin Ministry in Africa
This week, the general presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Relief Society and Young Women organizations are traveling to eastern and central Africa to meet with fellow Mormons, dignitaries, and humanitarian groups. On Saturday, February 25, 2023, Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon and Relief Society General President Camille N. […]
Latter-day Saint Missionary Hospitalized After Stabbing in Colombia
A Latter-day Saint missionary serving in the Colombia Cali Mission was stabbed during a robbery and is in serious, but stable condition. Elder Maxwell Fish, a 19-year-old from San Antonio Texas, was walking in the streets of Popayan last week when he and his companion were attacked. Elder Fish was stabbed in the collar bone […]
Church responds as forest fires burn in Chile
Suspects sought in arson fires at LDS church in Nevada
The NBA and Church of Jesus Christ Feed the Hungry
As Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Indiana Pacers basketball player Buddy Hield worked side by side packaging food boxes at the Bishops’ Central Storehouse, they talked about what they do and why they serve. “He wanted to know, ‘What is an Apostle?’” Elder Rasband said. “So I was […]
Ways Latter-day Saints live Healthy Lifestyles
St. George Missionary recovering at Boston hospital after getting hit by car
Church of Jesus Christ will hold Only Sacrament Meetings on Easter Sunday
To commemorate the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will conduct only sacrament meetings in wards and branches on Easter Sunday, April 9, with worship services — including messages and music — to center on the Savior. That directive came in a First Presidency letter — signed […]