News Releases
Asia Area Presidency Reorganized in 2025
The Asia Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been reorganized, effective August 1, 2025.
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Worldwide Media Coverage Celebrates 'Music & the Spoken Word'
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) On Sunday, July 13, 2025, over 11,000 spectators gathered in the Conference Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, to watch the live broadcast of the 5,000th episode of the non-denominational program, “Music & the Spoken Word.” Journalists and media outlets from around the world reported...
A Year Unlike Any Other: The Church Reports Record Global Growth
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Into the context of religion’s leveling decline comes encouraging news about the accelerating growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
President Nelson Dedicates the Syracuse Utah Temple
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Church President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This is the 24th dedicated temple in Utah (the Salt Lake Temple and Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple are under renovation) and the 206th temple in the Church.
President Johnson Concludes Asia Ministry Focused on Women and Children
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Camille N. Johnson recently concluded an 18-day trip to four Asian countries, where she ministered to women and children in need.
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The Church of Jesus Christ Strengthens Global Effort to Help Women and Children
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is bolstering its global initiative to improve the health and well-being of women and children.
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President Porter Visits National Children’s Hospitals During Asia Ministry
Primary General President Susan H. Porter made her first visit to Asia in late May 2025 on a ministry trip to six locations, especially in growing communities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A highlight of her visit was to the National Pediatric Hospital and National Maternal and Child Health Center in Phnom...
President Johnson Engages With Faith and Government Leaders in Indonesia
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Relief Society General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spent four days in Indonesia (May 23–27, 2025) building bridges with faith and government leaders and ministering to Church members.
Young Men Organization 150th Anniversary Broadcast in July to Honor Aaronic Priesthood
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will honor the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood and the 150th anniversary of the Young Men organization with a broadcast on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
The First Presidency Offers a Message of Goodwill to Pope Leo XIV
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement Wednesday: