Jeffrey R. Holland, the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has passed away at age 85. According to a press release from the church, he died Dec. 27, at approximately 3:15 a.m. from complications associated with kidney disease, while […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is in the hospital. Church officials announced today that Jeffrey R. Holland is receiving treatment for what’s described as “ongoing health complications.” In a press release, the […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a temple will be built in Portland, the first temple in Maine. The surprise announcement came during a stake Christmas fireside Dec. 14. Elder Allen D. Haynie, General Authority Seventy and president of the United States Northeast Area, shared, “in […]
The first president and matron of the Ephraim Utah Temple have been announced. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Dec. 11, that Thomas and Michelle Bailey of the Ephraim Utah Stake have been called to the positions. In the announcement they shared, “President Bailey is a Sunday […]
(Logan, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a new Institute of Religion near Utah State University in Logan. The facility replaces the previous institute demolished in 2023. A two-day public open house begins today, followed by a “by-invitation” dedication at 6 p.m. on Sunday. […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints has lowered the age that young women may begin missionary service. In an announcement today the First Presidency stated, “young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its […]
(Baku, Azerbaijan) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inaugurates its first meetinghouse in Azerbaijan. The church was registered in the country in July 2024. Local members met immediately following registration to discuss opening a permanent meetinghouse. The new facility marks a key step in the church’s growing […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The LDS Church has named W. Christopher Waddell as its 16th Presiding Bishop. The 66-year-old replaces Elder Gerald Causse, who joined the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Waddell brings more than a decade of experience in the Bishopric and General Authority Seventy and will serve […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Elder Gérald Caussé was called Nov. 6 and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the […]
(Lindon, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dedicate the Lindon temple next year. The May 3rd event will begin with a special session broadcast to the temple district. A media day is scheduled for March 9th, followed by invited guest tours March 10-11th. The public […]
