Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at the age of 101. Church officials announced his death late Saturday. Church spokesperson Candice Madsen says Nelson died Saturday night at his home in Salt Lake City. The former heart surgeon, spent […]
(Gallatin, MO) — A senior missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died in a lawn mower accident in Missouri. Elder Brent Blackburn was operating a mower on a hillside at the church’s Adam-ondi-Ahman historic site in Gallatin Saturday when it overturned, authorities said. He had […]
(Undated) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints marked a rare milestone Saturday by breaking ground for three temples on the same day. Ceremonies were held for the Tampa, Florida; Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo; and Vancouver, Washington temples. This is only the fifth time in Church history […]
(Mexico City, MX) — LDS spokesperson Sam Penrod says Mexico City West Mission president R. Tyler Wallis is in stable condition after being shot in an attempted robbery in his home. His wife Elizabeth Wallis was not injured. The couple recently moved from Orlando to Mexico City last month to […]
On July 23, a 4th District judge dismissed a lawsuit that sough to block a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Heber City from being built. Sam Penrod, a spokesman for the church, shared in a statement, “since the temple site plan was approved by Wasatch County […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Joseph Smith Memorial Building has partially reopened. The historic structure at Temple Square has been undergoing renovation work for the last two-and-a-half years. Besides what are described as “design improvements,” the building also has new mechanical systems which include energy efficient upgrades. Visitors can […]
(Provo, UT) — A Provo man is charged with threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening to blow up the Missionary Training Center in April 2024. Anthony Beardall also faces a misdemeanor charge of electronic communication harassment. Beardall reportedly made at least ten calls to BYU’s information center on April 24th, […]
(Syracuse, UT) — The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to attend a temple dedication this weekend, but his prayer will be pre-recorded. The dedication is set for Sunday at the Syracuse Temple, about 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. Church officials confirmed the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah officials and religious leaders are honoring the late Pope Francis. Governor Spencer Cox ordered flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff until sunset after the Pope’s burial. Senator John Curtis praised the Pope’s humility and global impact, while the LDS Church’s First Presidency expressed […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is planning to build 15 new temples in cities around the world. The Church concluded its April General Conference today by announcing the locations of the new temples. The temples will be built in the following locations: […]
