(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 […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new first presidency. In an announcement on Oct. 14 from Temple Square in Salt Lake City it was shared that Dallin H. Oaks is the new Prophet and President of the Church. Henry B. Eyring was announced as his […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Officials with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are asking congregations worldwide to review their safety procedures and emergency response plans. According to the “Deseret News,” the church security department in Salt Lake City sent a letter last week to all stake, district, […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Thousands gathered in Salt Lake City yesterday to honor former LDS President Russell M. Nelson. The funeral service was presided over by President Dallin H. Oaks, with attendees remembering Nelson for his leadership of the church and his accomplishments as a heart surgeon. A motorcade […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — President Oaks did not announce any new temples during The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ semiannual general conference this month. Oaks is the leader of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He spoke at the close of the two-day conference in place of […]
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A fundraiser for the family members of the man who opened fire in an LDS church in Michigan and set it ablaze has raised over $275,000. The organizer says it’s an outpouring of forgiveness and love. Thomas Sanford drove his pickup truck into The Church of […]
(Washington, DC) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with Evangelical, Baptist, and Jewish organizations, filed a Supreme Court brief opposing legal protections for transgender people. The brief argues such protections could “jeopardize established rights and protections securing religious freedom.” LGBTQ-plus advocates counter that transgender rights do […]
