News Releases
Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent.
Building Bridges of Understanding and Peace
From Pacific Newsroom Elder Taniela B. Wakolo—First Counsellor in the Pacific Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—spoke to guests last week at the Centenary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and the inauguration of a 600-bed medical facility in India.
The 2025 First Presidency Christmas Message
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) We rejoice in remembering our Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in humble circumstances. Heavenly angels heralded His birth. He preached the gospel of repentance, hope, and everlasting life.
Church Increases Focus on Four Daytime Sessions of General Conference
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has decided that beginning in April 2026, general conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session.
Meet the Church of Jesus Christ’s New Presiding Bishopric
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency has named W. Christopher Waddell the new Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Church Responds to ‘Urgent Need’ in the Philippines After Typhoon Kalmaegi
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is offering humanitarian relief efforts in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused multiple deaths, widespread flooding and devastation.
The First Presidency Announces 2025 Christmas Devotional
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional broadcast will be on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. (MST). There will be not be a live, ticketed event.
Church Releases 2026 Churchwide Broadcasts Calendar and Key Events
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its 2026 Churchwide Broadcasts Calendar and Key Events on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Official Photo of New First Presidency
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the official portrait of the new First Presidency.
Delegates from 47 Countries Meet at BYU Over Religious Freedom Challenges
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Nearly 150 delegates from across the world gathered in Provo, Utah, at the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at Brigham Young University for the annual International Law and Religion Symposium, held from October 5 to 7, 2025. This year marks the 32nd consecutive symposium, themed “Building Paths to Flourishing...