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8 Principles to Help Stake, Ward and Family Councils Be More Effective
While seeking the Lord’s will on a new program for children…
Latter-day Saints in the Olympics, day 5: Wins for volleyball, plus swimming
There were wins in volleyball, both out on the sand and indoor…
Latter-day Saints in the Olympics, day 3: Swimming, volleyball and more on gymnastics
In the third day of official Olympic competition, two athletes with…
Latter-day Saints in the Olympics, days 1 & 2: Volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, soccer, shooting
USA’s volleyball teams had their first matches, swimmers had their…
Four Temples in Four Countries Begin to Offer All Living Ordinances, Bringing Total to 120
Four temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
How lessons from the Mormon Battalion mustering are relevant 175 years later
On the 175th anniversary of the Mormon Battalion’s march, which…
Meet the 9 new members of the Primary general advisory council
Nine members have been called to the Primary general advisory…
Inside Church headquarters: Why the Church is governed by councils
From the beginning, God has done His work through organized…
Young Women general leaders: Goals are the process of becoming like Jesus Christ
Setting and achieving goals helps us progress and reach our…
80 of 89 U.S., Canadian temples now offering all ordinances, the rest to follow in August
Another four temples operating in Phase 2-B offering all living…
How the Gospel for Kids app can help children connect with the Savior at their level
The Gospel for Kids app is one of many resources…
How the Doctrine and Covenants has changed over the years
To get copies of the Prophet Joseph Smith’s early revelations…
Inside Church headquarters: What President Oaks and President Eyring have learned about revelation in councils
Seated shoulder to shoulder in President Henry B. Eyring’s office…
100 temples now offering all proxy ordinances; 24 more to join later this summer
The number of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ…
New Zealand, Ghana MTCs join Provo MTC in resuming onsite training of new missionaries
Three of the Church’s 10 missionary training centers worldwide are…
Helena Montana Temple’s 84 days from announcement to groundbreaking — how fast a turnaround?
Announced in April 2021 general conference, the Helena Montana Temple…
1 day, 1 family, 5 mission calls: The Faylor quintuplets prepare for missionary service
Nichole and Nathan Faylor had been waiting to become parents…
VIDEO: Why does religious liberty matter? Prominent faith and thought leaders answer
In this Church News video, titled “Religious Liberty,” Catholic, Pentecostal…
Temple Update: 17 temples the latest to begin offering all proxy ordinances, with 84 total now operating in Phase 3
This update brings the current total of temples of The…
Society has become ‘tone deaf to the music of faith,’ says Elder Cook. Here’s the solution
Elder Cook delivered his remarks as part of the Interfaith…
As Temples in Utah Begin Offering All Proxy Ordinances, Here’s What the Utah Area Presidency Wants You to Know
With temples in Utah among the Church’s 60 announced as…
What President Oaks Remembers Best About His Seminary Teachers 70 Years Ago — And How it Can Help Teachers Today
The Church’s second-most senior leader expressed his love, appreciation and…
How the Church — and a 2-inch iron fish — are battling anemia in West Africa
A wise, oft-repeated proverb teaches that if you give a…
Latest temple updates: Mexico City, Vancouver temples to offer all living ordinances; 3 US temples latest to provide all proxy work
The latest operation upgrades for temples of The Church of…
Elder Renlund offers missionaries 14 principles on receiving personal revelation
Drawing from personal experiences, scriptures and teachings from past and…
76% of temples will be open for proxy work by the end of July. Here’s what you need to know
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Three of Church’s Ten MTCs to resume limited on-site training in June
Fourteen months after closing its 10 missionary training centers worldwide…
May is Mental Health Month. Read what Church leaders have taught about it
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…
Latter-day Saint youth in Virginia create piece of art representing 10,000 acts of service
As the ward youth council bounced around ideas of what…
Latest temple updates: Manhattan temple to offer all living ordinances, Mexico City temple no longer paused
Two temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
What Elder Soares taught BYU-Idaho students about finding peace in Christ amid adversity
“Coming unto Him does not tie us down or limit…
How a former Young Women general leader continues to serve women worldwide in her new role at the UN
As a member of the Young Women general presidency, Sister…
Latest temple updates: 8 temples in North America, Europe moving to proxy operations; 5 in Latin America no longer paused
As announced Tuesday, May 11, one temple in Europe will…
More than 2,400 youth volunteers ‘happy’ to sacrifice their Saturday morning for massive St. George clean-up
For the several thousand youth, young single adults and leaders…
How to support youth in planning Young Women camp and making it a place to ‘grow in unity and love’
As adult leaders, what can we do to “shepherd the…
Latest temple updates: 4 temples in Brazil unpausing, 30 temples elsewhere readying to offer proxy ordinances
Operations at five temples of The Church of Jesus Christ…
Elder Rasband concludes BYU Women’s Conference with focus on the divine destiny of daughters of God
As stated in The Family: A Proclamation to the World:…
How to make Relief Society a safe place for every sister, the general presidency emphasizes at BYU Women’s Conference
President Bingham explained that as the women of the Church…
Sister Eubank teaches how to neutralize shame involving pornography
“We used to teach our families to avoid pornography. That…
Latest temple updates: 31 temples in U.S., 6 other countries moving to new levels of ordinances being offered
Three temples in the United States and England will resume…
Missionary Department encourages missionaries to be vaccinated; those choosing not to will serve in home countries
Church leaders in the United States received the latest vaccination…
First Presidency announces 2021-2022 area leadership assignments
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
BYU Women’s Conference: What to expect and how to watch
For 45 years, Brigham Young University Women’s Conference has provided…
Latest temple updates: Boston temple to offer all living ordinances, Sapporo temple joining 22 others prepping for proxy baptisms
As previously announced, 20 U.S. temples and one each in…
Elder Holland explains why a ‘divine’ missionary companionship should include the Holy Ghost
In a missionary broadcast given on Thursday, April 15, Elder…
Europe Area Presidency sends letter of condolence after passing of Prince Philip
On behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Latest temple updates: Philadelphia temple resumes all living ordinances; April’s move to proxy work for 46 temples began Monday
One temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Utah Area Presidency asks local leaders to develop a plan to return to in-person Church meetings
“As infection rates in Utah continue to decrease and vaccinations…
What Church leaders taught about faith, revelation and single adults during the leadership session of general conference
Addressing the leadership session of the Church’s 191st Annual General…
7 temples moving to Phase 3 for all proxy ordinances; 42 receiving Phase 2-B status for proxy baptisms
Seven temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Latest temple updates: Phase 2 status changes for 5 temples in California, Canada, South America
Five temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Latest temple updates: New Phase 2-B announced; 4 South America temples changing due to local COVID-19 conditions
As announced Monday, March 15, two temples in Brazil and…
Area organization advisers: Women leaders in international areas to provide instruction, mentoring
With the growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
First Presidency announces some temple baptistries to open for small groups — including youth
The First Presidency announced Monday a new phase for reopening…
First Presidency announces Salt Lake Temple changes — increasing capacity, ending live sessions; Manti temple next for renovation
For both the Salt Lake and Manti temples, temple instruction…
Latest temple updates: 6 temples in Mexico, England, Peru to begin or resume Phase 2
Six temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Elder Soares, Sister Aburto and other leaders promise peace to Native Americans enduring troubling days
The Apostle said he was uplifted learning that many Native…
Latest temple updates: 5 temples — in Hawaii, Canada, Tahiti and El Salvador — to move to Phase 3 proxy work
They are the first temples in their respective countries to…
Starting a prison ministry: What some stakes are doing to help their local inmates
“We should be thrilled when those who are incarcerated progress.…
2021 Youth Music Festival kicks off with weekly video release
As part of the upcoming 2021 Youth Music Festival, the…
Latest temple updates: 3 temples in California, Argentina, Panama moving to Phase 2; 5 ‘paused’ resuming operations
The status changes are the latest as the Church continues…
In devotional to French-speaking young adults, Elder Andersen extends 6 belief-related admonitions
As a “friend and fellow disciple” motivated by love and…
What a story from Elder Soares’ youth taught Primary children during the Friend to Friend
In this historic event designed for children and hosted by…
Latest temple updates: 1 Mexico temple moving to Phase 2; 7 in California returning to operations
With six temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Primary children, meetings and activities the focus as Utah Area updates its COVID-19 safety measures
Mindful that Latter-day Saint children have been without Primary meetings…
7 tips from historians for studying the Doctrine and Covenants this year
“One of the things that people find challenging in engaging…
Latest temple updates: Status changes set for 12 temples in 9 countries — 6 to Phase 3, 6 to Phase 2
Within the next two weeks, 12 temples of The Church…
How a theft led one family to create a free food locker for the hungry
A few weeks ago, Xan Craven received a puzzling text…
Rebuilding in Beirut: How local members are recovering, helping others after deadly explosion
President Maroun Akiki was sitting at his desk near the…
Latest temple updates: Melbourne temple set for Phase 3, 5 temples returning to previous phases
Besides the Melbourne Australia Temple set to resume proxy ordinance…
At BYU devotional, Elder Bednar declares miracles have not ceased
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve…
Latest temple updates: 4 Pacific Area temples moving soon to Phase 3; 2 Chile temples paused
Four Pacific Area temples will be the next ones to…
‘Go on your way rejoicing,’ Elder Rasband tells missionaries worldwide in online devotional
Citing the examples and teachings of prophets and apostles from…
Three of the Six New Chapters from the General Handbook Concern Temple Work: Here’s What You Need to Know
The inclusion of specific covenants Latter-day Saints make during the…
Latest temple updates: No temples moving to new phases; 3 pausing operations, 1 returning
For only the second time in the eight months since…
VIDEO: President Ballard’s invitation to pray for the United States has new relevance
Speaking to a crowd of 12,000 in Worcester, Massachusetts, in…
How For the Strength of Youth magazine can help youth find joy in Christ, year-round
In January, youth all over the world will open a…
Latest temple updates: 7 in South America move to Phase 2; 4 in England, Africa ‘paused’
In 2021’s first temples-reopening announcement, seven South American temples of…
39+ announcements and changes in the Church since President Nelson became Prophet 3 years ago
Numerous changes and announcements have been made in the Church…
Why President Nelson has issued so many invitations over the past 3 years
In the year 2020 alone President Nelson has issued numerous…
Latest temple updates: Phase 3 total doubles as Samoa, Australia temples reopen for proxy work
Beginning Jan. 4, 2021, four temples of The Church of…
Inspired leaders, Christ-like service helped Latter-day Saints endure 2020’s trials
Now 2020 is closing, and Latter-day Saints have perhaps pondered…
Latest temple updates: Nuku’alofa Tonga Temple the second to reopen for proxy work in Phase 3
A second temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
What Eliza R. Snow and Emmeline B. Wells learned about unity and persistence amid hardship in late 19th century
The latest release of Eliza’s discourses and Emmeline’s diaries provide…
Latest temple updates: Taipei Taiwan Temple first to formally reopen for proxy work in Phase 3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will have…
‘Primary has not gone away,’ says Primary general presidency amid COVID-19
Gospel learning and testimony building has not stopped for Primary…
VIDEO: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shares his testimony, says pandemic is a time to draw closer to God
During 2020, a sobering time of pandemic, people across the…
Temple updates: 2 in South America to reopen, but COVID-19 conditions ‘pause’ or downgrade 15 in US, Canada, Mexico, England and Australia
In the 31 weeks of reopening temples following total closure…
Latest temple updates: In 30 weeks of reopenings, 156 temples are in limited operations, including 130 in Phase 2
The latest changes in temple status for Monday, Nov. 30,…
Take a look at invitations President Nelson has extended since he became Prophet
Since becoming President of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Latest temple updates: 4 temples in Peru, Argentina reopening; 2 additional California temples paused
Four South American temples of The Church of Jesus Christ…
Young Women 150th Anniversary event highlights 4 key points for gathering Israel
In bringing together a virtual audience of young women from…
Latest temple updates: 2 temples advancing to Phase 2, 1 in US returns to Phase 1
Two temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
6 Apostles delivered messages to young adults in one day. Take a look at their counsel
In one day, six members of the Quorum of the…
Use 2020’s closing months to prep for 2021 changes to Young Women, Young Men groups
The final months of 2020 are the ideal time to…
The Church needs ‘modern stripling warriors’ to engage in today’s ‘crucial battles,’ President Ballard says
In the same devotional where President M. Russell Ballard referred…
Latest temple updates: Temples in California, Chile and Haiti moving to Phase 2
Four temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Elder Gong says future Taylorsville Utah Temple already connecting people across generations and cultures
“It’s a very special blessing to participate in any temple…
Latest temple updates: Upcoming status changes announced for temples in California, Brazil
Two temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
5 lessons Sister Craig learned from the Salt Lake Temple renovation
Flanked by fences, cranes and other construction equipment, Sister Michelle…
Latest temple updates: 7 months after COVID-19 closures, 94% of available temples have reopened — 76% in Phase 2
On one hand, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Latest temple updates: Reopenings in Mexico, Honduras; Phase 2 upgrades in California, Washington, Mexico and Japan
With The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announcing…
Why Young Women class presidencies are needed now more than ever
Living in a global pandemic does not mean that we…
The exclamation point of the final ‘amen’ is a single word — onward
As President Russell M. Nelson said “amen,” in his concluding…
Latest temple updates: First temple in Japan, last in Utah upgrading to Phase 2; Mexico with 11 in Phase 1
Two reopened temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
President Nelson calls upon Latter-day Saints ‘to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice’
After months defined by racial tensions, peaceful protests and lawless…
President Nelson announces 6 new temples — 5 outside of the US
By introducing the locations of six new temples at the…
20 years of ‘The Living Christ’: How the First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve continue to emphasize the Savior
President Russell M. Nelson — one of the five living…
Temple Updates: Status changes for temples in Hawaii, South America; 92% of all possible temples reopened, 67% in Phase 2
Six months after closing all 168 of its operating temples…
In 25 years, ‘The Family: A Proclamation to the World’ has gone from UN to Vatican and beyond
This week marks the 25th anniversary of The Family: A…
18 powerful invitations from April 2020 general conference by the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve and other Church leaders
As October 2020 general conference approaches, here’s a look back…
Latest temple updates: 146 reopened, with 103 in Phase 2, as 7 temples to change status
On March 25, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Temple Update: Just under 100 temples offering all living ordinances, as 10 more move to Phase 2
In the 20th week of The Church of Jesus Christ…
VIDEO: President Nelson turns 96 this week. Here’s a glimpse of his fast-paced ministry, historic leadership
A birthday “is just another day for me,” he told…
10 additional temples set to enter Phase 2 of reopening as 5 more enter Phase 1
In its weekly reopening of temples closed in March due…
First Presidency: Amid fear, isolation and sorrow of COVID-19 — the answer to conflict is faith
Capping a series of Church News articles on the COVID-19…
Winnipeg Manitoba Temple open house, dedication dates postponed due to pandemic concerns
Announced today on Newsroom, the postponement is The Church of…
Latest temple update: More temples now designated for Phase 2 reopening than are in Phase 1
For the first time in the 18 weeks of The…
Church announces youth theme for 2021
The 2021 youth theme for The Church of Jesus Christ…
20 more temples set for Phase 2 reopenings, including 15 in the U.S. and others in Canada, Brazil, Switzerland
Since temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
“There is always a way through”: Elder Holland addresses youth and adults in new message
Despite the unusual circumstances around this new school year, "The…
Wildfire forces Vacaville members from their homes as blazes burn across California
Several Latter-day Saint families are counted among the many Vacaville…
Kathryn Reynolds: Blessed by priesthood power as a single woman
A few vignettes, connected over time, have helped me better…
19 Additional Temples to Enter Phase 2 of Reopening, 8 More Enter Phase 1
Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…
First Presidency announces changes to Church magazines — Ensign title retired, New Era renamed
For the first time, families outside of English-speaking countries will…
Two sister missionaries recovering in Houston hospital following stabbings in apartment break-in
Two full-time sister missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ…
BYU’s Vocal Point video features ‘choir’ of 800+ from more than 50 countries
Beloved by Latter-day Saint choirs and congregations as hymn No.…
VIDEO: What ancient and present-day temples mean to scholars of other faiths and Latter-day Saints
A new video released by The Church of Jesus Christ…
Emmeline B. Wells’ diaries give insight to women’s suffrage movement
In May 1895, an article in a national women’s magazine…
3 Latter-day Saint women receive prestigious Gates Cambridge scholarship
Madeleine Ary Hahne is seeking a doctorate degree as a…
3 lessons President Cordon learned from her ancestor’s coin in the Salt Lake Temple time capsule
Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon recently discovered a…
Opened After 128 Years: What’s inside the Salt Lake Temple time capsule?
“We did not expect to find much because we knew…
VIDEO: President Nelson talks about the ‘painful’ decision to close temples amid COVID-19
“The purpose of the Church is to bring the blessings…
How BYU’s committee on race, equity and belonging is connecting with the campus community
The newly formed Brigham Young University Committee on Race, Equity…
First Presidency announces changes to temple endowment ceremony, citing ‘a desire to enhance the temple learning experience’
The changes come as the Church resumes the performance of…
VIDEO: Sheri Dew narrates ‘A History of Serving’ embraced by Latter-day Saint women
This legacy of service has been “woven into Relief Society…
Learn how Eliza R. Snow Empowered Women by Studying Her Recently Released Discourses
Nearly 1,200 of Eliza’s discourses given from 1840 to 1887…
3 Ways the Family History Library Is Bringing Resources to Your Home
Access the Family History Library through online consultations, webinars and…
Latest temple updates: Phase 1 reopenings at 122, including London, Oakland, Fiji and four in Brazil
The seven announced Monday, July 13, to resume limited living…
Utah Area presidency urges Latter-day Saints in the state to wear masks in public
As Utah health officials reported a state single-day record of…
Elder Soares: How Sabbath observance during COVID-19 will prepare the Church for other challenges, pandemics
During this time of great vulnerability caused by the worldwide…
Elder Christofferson on How to Recognize the Promptings of the Spirit
Missionaries, taught Elder D. Todd Christofferson, can find in the…
How a virtual FSY in the Caribbean planned 1 year ago strengthened 3,000 youth during the pandemic
For Jennifer Fortuné, a 17-year-old in Haiti, last week’s virtual…
President Ballard Shares Four Things Mission Leaders Can Do to Receive Divine Direction from the Lord
President Ballard said the Lord has provided counsel and direction,…
Elder Holland on the Most Important Lesson Christ Could Leave with His Apostles
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has often thought of the concern…
ProjectProtect concludes after six weeks with nearly 6 million masks
Six weeks ago, Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham…
‘We believe in fathers’: Church leaders thank fathers and men everywhere
In a message to fathers, the Quorum of the Twelve…
Seventeen Church historic sites are getting new names. Here’s why
The First Presidency has recently approved minor adjustments to the…
Latest temple updates: 4 more temples added to limited-reopening list; 93 now in Phase 1
On Monday, June 15, four additional temples were announced for…
Latest temple updates: More than half of Church’s temples in limited reopening as 12 more to start Phase 1
With the announcement of 12 more temples set to reopen…
9 truths from the bicentennial proclamation, Elder Rasband teaches missionaries
Speaking from the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake…
Primary: How music moves families toward greater spirituality
The First Presidency has reminded us, “Music has boundless powers…
Sister Aburto on women and priesthood — There is safety in counsel
I joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…
Latest temple updates: 77 temples in limited reopening as 11 more temples start Phase 1 on June 8
For the fifth time in as many weeks, more than…
How COVID-19 pandemic restrictions reshaped a small-scale Layton temple groundbreaking
After the Layton Utah Temple groundbreaking ceremony was announced in…
President Jones on women and priesthood — Do you feel diminished?
I was recently asked a question by a very sincere…
Latest temple updates: 66 temples in limited reopening as 14 temples start Phase 1 on June 1
On Monday, May 25, 14 temples — including the first…
“There Is Not a Hint of Fear” among Senior Church Leaders during Pandemic, says Elder Renlund
He said it has been amazing to see the leaders…
Latest temple updates: A total of 52 temples in limited reopening as Church expands its phased efforts
For the third time in as many weeks, nearly 20…
Elder Andersen addresses ‘compensatory blessings’ amid COVID-19
COVID-19 did not surprise the Lord, and He will use…
Number of temples reopening doubles as Church expands its phased reopening efforts
The number of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Being single amid COVID-19: Elder Christofferson asks members to ‘consider what it means to belong’
Now is a time that requires “a constant consciousness of…
President Bingham and Sister Eubank on what ‘gathering Israel’ looks like during COVID-19
The goal of gathering Israel is to “unite families” and…
Faith to go and courage to come home: Returned missionaries share unexpected blessings of COVID-19 mission changes
In the coming years when Cody Myers’ children ask about…
Youth camp in 2020 can be ‘one for the records,’ Young Women general presidency says
COVID-19 has been our “broken bow” challenge for planning camp…
Despite temple closures, blessings are readily available during COVID-19 pandemic, Elder Bednar says
The temple “is a point of intersection between heaven and…
COVID-19: ‘Our precious missionaries are the pioneers of our day,’ says Elder Uchtdorf
Elder Uchtdorf said all missionaries, regardless of their circumstances, “have…
How NYC Church leaders are helping Latter-day Saints navigate through COVID-caused illnesses, job losses and deaths
Scores of members have been or are currently sick. A…
Here is a brief look at the 58 new Area Seventies
During the Saturday afternoon session of April 2020 general conference,…
The Special Request Sister Nelson Made of the Wives of General Authorities Before Conference
Sister Wendy Nelson, the wife of President Russell M. Nelson,…
What Latter-day Saints worldwide are doing to answer President Nelson’s call to continue ministering
Here are a few incidents of ministering around the world…
How these Latter-day Saints are finding strength, peace during the coronavirus pandemic
Read the personal experiences of members of the Church from…
Two Utah temples close after potential COVID-19 exposure
Church leaders announced Monday, March 23, the Oquirrh Mountain Utah…
What to know about temple adjustments — for living ordinances and more — as closures reach 44
As a follow-up to the March 13 letter regarding temple…
Why women in the Church should be following President Nelson’s invitation to study about the priesthood
Directly addressing the women of the Church during general conference…
Elder Callister on evidence for the Book of Mormon and why arguments against it fall apart
In his Tuesday, March 3, LDS Business College devotional held…
Antidote for anger — How Christ’s Atonement helped this returned missionary after being injured by drunk driver
“Morgan,” he said, “I’m the man who hit you….please, can…
Durban South Africa Temple: Connections with Zulu royal family
One day before he was to dedicate the Durban South…
Sports comeback after leg amputation: Young Latter-day Saint enabled by ‘hundreds of little blessings’
The growing likelihood of Drew losing his leg staggered the…
Latter-day Saint evacuees from Taal Volcano return to damaged homes, ash-covered streets
After spending 25 days in the Batangas Philippines Stake Center…
Elder Holland visits Peru, Ecuador during unique season in the history of the Church in South America
This is one of those seasons for Peru and Ecuador,…
Black History Month: Find your roots with FamilySearch’s ‘29 ways in 29 days’
Kayla Jackson is inspired by her grandmother, Marie Jackson Peoples.…
Elder Andersen reminds Thai Saints they are a ‘light on the hill’
Elder Andersen called the faithful members, whose sacrifices and devotion…
Dealing with feelings of anxiety and depression: How doing family history can help
After surviving her first year of teaching in northern Texas…
How a Latter-day Saint rocker-turned-CEO seeks gospel harmony in music, life
Latter-day Saint global business leader/bass guitarist/drummer Kevin Guest’s already broad…
President Nelson and the Apostles: Sharing the workload of a worldwide Church
With Elder Quentin L. Cook of Quorum of the Twelve…
If the prophet asked what he could do for you, how would you respond?
“If President Russell M. Nelson was standing here this morning…
The Salt Lake Temple is currently being decommissioned. What does that mean?
Hours after the Salt Lake Temple closed on Dec. 29…
Missionaries, Latter-day Saints reported safe following early-morning quake in Puerto Rico
Latter-day Saints and their neighbors across Puerto Rico were rattled…
Elder Tad R. Callister: How the Church ruins its members for any other church
While serving on assignment in the Pacific, a mission president…
President Oaks addresses issues specific to immigrants during Spanish-language meeting in Chicago
Leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
9 Latter-day Saints killed in plane crash remembered for gospel-driven commitment to helping others
News of a Saturday, Nov. 30, plane crash in South…
Latter-day Saint couple falls in love again after wife’s memory loss
Laura and Brayden Faganello, who are members of the The…
Elder Holland Speaks to Historic Gathering of Saints in Southeast Africa
As Elder Holland addressed the large group of diverse Saints…
Scouting ends but camping continues, so ‘learn to love it,’ Young Men general leaders say
For those who might have been wondering if young men…
VIDEO: President Nelson, Elder Christofferson share the ‘great hope’ they feel for the Church’s future in Vietnam
It’s been 23 years since a prophet has visited Vietnam.
Violence, mass protests in Bolivia affect missionaries and Latter-day Saints
Latter-day Saints and missionaries in Bolivia are taking precautions to…
Look inside the first visitors’ center in South America
The visitors’ center — which includes interactive exhibits and a…
What is a bishop’s no. 1 responsibility and how can members help? Here’s what Church leaders say
President Russell M. Nelson said in the October general conference…
Prominent Muslim leader meets with First Presidency to build interfaith friendship
His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim…
Church leaders report on status of missionaries, members following Typhoon Hagibis
Amidst continued efforts in Japan to clean up and repair…
VIDEO: President Ballard, Elder Christofferson testify of the Restoration at Joseph Smith’s birthplace
In a new Church News video, both apostles testify that…
Update on missionary injured in car accident in Canada
Elder Dallin Thompson, the missionary who was critically injured last…
Why Elder Bednar didn’t want anyone to remember his words at this BYU-Idaho devotional
Addressing young adults in the congregation — as well as…
How a soccer club in Arizona is ‘fighting for the family’ with no Sunday play
After years of watching his sons on high-level soccer teams…
“Changes in Policy are Not New”: Apostles Discuss Core Doctrine vs. Policy in Face to Face Event
Elder Soares and Elder Christensen used examples from the scriptures…
How a sister missionary paralyzed in a hit-and-run car crash is ‘running to share the gospel’
A year had gone by since she was hit by…
How a quadriplegic is fulfilling his patriarchal blessing to ‘baptize and confirm many’
On June 1 in Cedar City, Utah, Jarom Hlebasko entered…
Video: Sister Wendy Nelson, Sister Mary Cook sing duet, share details of traveling with the prophet
In a Church News video, Sister Wendy Nelson and Sister…
Church News website, new mobile app now available in Spanish and Portuguese
More readers than ever before can have immediate access to…
From settling Salt Lake City to polygamy, volume 2 of ‘Saints’ is more ‘epic’ than the first
In the Book of Mormon, the Lord asks His children…
Elder Craig C. Christensen shares 8 principles that helped Joseph Smith through trials. Here’s why they can help millennials
Using examples from the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith…
FamilySearch Releases New Online Editing Tool for Indexed Records
“This has been the No. 1 feature request from our…
‘The Savior is the head coach’: How Navy’s challenging football season brought Ken Niumatalolo closer to Christ than he’s ever been
As a seasoned, media-savvy leader of a D1 college football…
BYU volleyball star Mary Lake strikes gold with Team USA during international tournament win
Mary Lake won’t forget competing with some of the world’s…
‘It is not coincidence’: A look at the remarkable history of the Church since its beginnings in French Polynesia 175 years ago
"They are a people of faith...I believe it is not…
This 93-year-old couple has served 23 missions for the Church. Here’s how they created a ‘legacy of love’
Joyce Nixon, 93, recently sat down on the edge of…
A look at the 90 year impact of ‘Music and the Spoken Word’ — the longest running continuous radio program
From a single man climbing a ladder and holding a…
Tony Finau, Elders John Groberg and Vai Sikahema talk Church growth in Tonga and the power of missionary work worldwide
As a young missionary first arriving in Tonga in 1953,…
Elder Rasband visits Eastern Europe, reiterates President Nelson’s promise that there will be a temple in Russia
Elder Rasband and Elder Kearon — along with their wives,…
President Nelson invokes 5 hopes, blessings upon new mission leaders
“We know that you have been called by prophecy and…
President Oaks speaks on dealing with anxiety, stress at BYU-Hawaii devotional
“Last year, about 10,000 of the students attending BYU-Hawaii, Provo…
Why Sisters Harkness, Cordon think Latter-day Saint African women are a powerful force for change
“The Church is young there, very young,” Sister Harkness said.…
VIDEO: Sister Wendy Nelson shares the struggles of how the Lord brought her and President Nelson together
Sister Wendy Nelson has many titles — doctor, gerontologist, and…
Latter-day Saint ‘hero’ shot twice after rushing gunman at Colorado school shooting
A Latter-day Saint teen was shot twice while helping fellow…
Relief Society general presidency addresses 4 key questions about women and the priesthood
Speaking to a crowd of more than 3,000 women in…
Hope from ashes: Why the Notre Dame fire is a symbol of rebirth during Holy Week
"If there is a moment when Christians should be ready…
The most important change that has to happen for the Church’s ‘unprecedented future’
President Nelson recently declared, “This is a hinge point in…
VIDEO: Apostles share why their friendship is the ‘strongest bond’ of brotherhood on earth
"Words are inadequate to describe the strength and the bond,…