News Releases
Changes in the Middle East/Africa North Area Presidency
Saturday, August 1, 2026, marks the official first day of service for Elder Edward B. Rowe as a counselor in the Middle East/Africa North Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has replaced Elder Roland J. Bäck, who continues to serve as an Area Seventy.
Church Participates in UAE Conference on Media, AI and the Family
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined global leaders at the International Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance (IDCT) Conference in Abu Dhabi from June 3–5, 2026, organized by the Emirates Scholar Research Center. The conference highlighted the importance of families in an age shaped by new media and artificial...
Journalists Preview the Church’s New Humanitarian Center
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ previewed its new Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City, where job training and donated goods support people worldwide. A public open house begins June 1, 2026.
The Church of Jesus Christ Engages Uzbekistan Leadership at Appreciation Event in Tashkent
Loving Our Neighbors: How the Church Provided Global Relief in 2025
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeks to follow the Savior’s teaching to love God and our neighbor. The Church engages in a global ministry to bless all of God’s children.
Church Statement on the Evolving Situation in Iran
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) We invite people everywhere to join us in prayer for the well-being of the region and its people.
First Presidency’s Easter Message
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) "We invite each of you during this Easter season to 'seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written' (Ether 12:41)," writes the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the 2026 Easter message.
Elder Bednar Welcomes Bahrain Ambassador to Utah
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomed the Bahrain Ambassador to the United States to Church headquarters in Salt Lake City on Thursday, February 12, 2025.
Elder Clark G. Gilbert Is Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Clark G. Gilbert is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Latter-day Saints Join Global Leaders at UN Social Summit in Doha, Qatar
A delegation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, representing Latter-day Saint Charities, joined global leaders and humanitarian advocates at the November 4–6, 2025, United Nations (UN) World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar.