Morehouse College, a historically Black school in Georgia, has given its inaugural Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace Prize to President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Rev. Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter Sr., dean of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, read a citation and presented President Nelson with the award […]
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Young Missionary Dies in Honduras
Church provides update on Elder Holland’s health
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday, April 6, that Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will take two months off to focus on his health. Elder Holland is also struggling with a kidney disease and receiving dialysis, according to the statement. Elder Holland missed all […]
Meet the New Leaders Called at the April 2023 General Conference
The church call nine new leaders during the April 2023 general conference. These calls consist of five General Authority Seventies, a new Young Women General Presidency (starting August 1, 2023) and a new counselor in the Young Men General Presidency. President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of […]
April 2023 General Conference Leadership Session
The April 2023 Edition of the World Report – Watch
Salt Lake City Temple Reconstruction Completion Date Pushed to 2026
Work on the repair and seismic retrofit of the historic Salt Lake Temple continues at a careful and regulated pace. But, when dealing with ancient structures like as this pioneer-era temple, unanticipated problems are unavoidable. Considering the previously announced 2025 completion date, Church leadership — in cooperation with project consultants and the general contractor working […]
New BYU president announced by Elder Holland
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. […]