News Releases

October 2023 General Conference Talk Summaries, News and Announcements

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The five sessions of the October 2023 conference (September 30–October 1) will be broadcast live from Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

A General Conference Message from the Prophet

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) As we prepare for this weekend’s general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson, who recently celebrated his 99th birthday, has shared his plans for participation.

The October 2023 Edition of the World Report

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The October 2023 edition of the World Report, a semiannual compilation of news from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is now available on Church Newsroom and YouTube.

The Growth and Momentum of the Church Educational System

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Approximately 150,000 students are filling the higher education offerings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this year — more than any previous year.

President Russell M. Nelson Turns 99 on 9/9

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, turns 99 on September 9. On Friday he gathered with his counselors, wife and children in his office in Salt Lake City.

Through BYU–Pathway, BYU–Idaho and Ensign College to Offer Three-year Degrees

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Beginning in April 2024, BYU–Idaho and Ensign College, with the support of BYU–Pathway Worldwide, will offer 90–96 credit degrees that will allow students to complete an online bachelor’s degree in three years.

The August 2023 Update to the “General Handbook”

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) As directed by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” continues to be updated as needed.

Socks Distributed and Cafeteria Built: From Latter-day Saints around the World

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) How Latter-day Saints are serving in Africa, Belarus, Canada, El Salvador, Indonesia and Peru

The Church of Jesus Christ’s Missionary Handbook Gets an Update

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have approved several updates to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ handbook for missionaries.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participates in Catholic World Youth Days with His Holiness Pope Francis

From Singapore Newsroom Young Adults from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Church’s Seminary & Institute southern region of Portugal participated in the 17th global World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon 1-6 August 2023.