Latter-Day Saint News

First Line News Articles for Thursday, May 14 2026

Elder Marion D. Hanks collection now available digitally in Church History Catalog

Elder Marion D. Hanks was called to serve as a General Authority Seventy at age 31 in 1953. During his decades of service, he served as an assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and later in the Presidency of the Seventy, until he was granted emeritus status in 1992.

A look at 5 humanitarian efforts in Brazil so far in 2026

See how the Church is caring for those in need in the Brazilian states of São Paulo, Pernambuco, Ceará and Paraíba, and in the Amazon region

Church hosts third symposium on religious freedom in Dominican Republic

More than 120 faith leaders, scholars, specialists and other institutional representatives from several countries gathered in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, May 6-9, for the third Caribbean Symposium on Religious Freedom.

‘Add what you know,’ Elder Bragg tells those who wonder how to approach family history

For anyone who’s ever wondered what their role is in family history, Elder Mark A. Bragg has an answer: “Add what you know.”

Latter-day Saint leaders discuss migrant support with leaders of International Organization for Migration

Leaders of the International Organization for Migration, an organization supporting migrants and displaced populations in more than 170 countries, recently met in Salt Lake City with leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

‘Beloved, familiar’ meetinghouse reopens after Southern California wildfire

In January 2025, the Palisades Fire became one of the most destructive wildfires in California history, burning homes, neighborhoods, schools, businesses and places of worship.