News Releases
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.
Rendering Announced for the Jakarta Indonesia Temple
From Singapore Newsroom As previously announced, the Jakarta Temple will be built on nearly 1.5 acres located at Synthesis Square on Jalan Gatot, Subroto Kav. 64 No. 177A, Subdistrict of Menteng Dalam, District of Tebet, South Jakarta City, Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia.
Elder Bednar Praises Bahraini Efforts to Promote Interfaith Dialogue
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, accompanied by his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, met on November 20, 2025, with His Excellency Mr. Ali Abdulla Al Aradi, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance in Manama, Bahrain.
Elder Bednar Visits BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He met with His Holiness Brahmavihari Swamiji, head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, who also oversees international...
Elder Bednar Meets with Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders
On November 17, 2025, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with His Excellency Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders in Abu Dhabi, to explore ways to promote peace, coexistence and human fraternity.
Church Participates in the Festival of Tolerance and Coexistence in the United Arab Emirates
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with government and community leaders, international scholars and creators to support global unity at the National Festival of Tolerance & Coexistence in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).