News Releases

#BecauseofHim: New Ways to Celebrate Christ This Easter 

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all to “ponder the Savior’s atoning sacrifice and glorious Resurrection” this Easter season, and collected resources found on the Church’s website highlight how to better celebrate this sacred holiday.

Church's Aid for Refugees in Jordan Highlighted at UN Commission on the Status of Women

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The director of Humanitarian Services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke Monday at the United Nations in New York City about the importance of collaborating with others to solve the problem of poverty.

Elder Patrick Kearon Shares Ramadan Greeting with Muslims around the World

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has shared a Ramadan greeting with Muslims around the world. The Islamic holy month begins today, March 10, 2024, and ends on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Church Leader Participates in International Day of Human Fraternity Celebrations in Abu Dhabi

During the first week of February, a series of events organized by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, the Muslim Council of Elders and the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity celebrated the International Day of Human Fraternity, which is observed internationally on February 4. The Church of Jesus...

Relief Amid Turmoil: Aid to Lebanon’s Displaced

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints collaborated with the Union of Relief & Development Associations (URDA) in Lebanon to provide critical support and essential relief items to the families affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Easter and Sundays Near Christmas Limited to Sacrament Meeting

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Each year on Easter Sunday and Sundays near Christmas, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has directed that Church Services and other meetings be limited to sacrament meeting only.

An Apostle of Jesus Christ’s Invitation for World Interfaith Harmony Week

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) From Joseph Smith’s willingness to defend the rights of all people of faith to President Russell M. Nelson’s frequent interactions with other religious leaders, the Church of Jesus Christ has a longstanding tradition of respect and love for believers everywhere.

Church’s Donation Helps Build Nursing and Midwifery Development Center in Kurdistan

What started as a hope to establish a training room in a local Kurdistani hospital in the city of Erbil has developed, with the help of a donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other benefactors, into a complete training center for nurses and midwives. The building, spanning three stories and 36,000...

Sikhs and Latter-day Saints in UAE Unite in Service

An annual tradition of service brought members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, the largest Sikh temple in the Gulf region, on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Over 100 Latter-day Saints joined the Sikh community to distribute 10,000 food kits to workers supporting the rapid growth...

Church Leaders Express Condolences upon the Passing of the Emir of Kuwait

The Middle East/Africa North Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement upon the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait.