News Releases
New Video Offers Rare View Into Missionary Training Center
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The video “What It’s Like Inside the Missionary Training Center” provides a rare glimpse of mission life inside an MTC from the perspective of the young missionaries who are there preparing to serve.
Elder W. Mark Bassett Dies at Age 59
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement today on the passing of Elder W. Mark Bassett: We are deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Elder W. Mark Bassett, a General Authority Seventy who had been serving since April of 2016. Elder Bassett passed away on May 11, 2026, as a result of...
New Young Women Age‑Group Names Emphasize Faith, Hope, and Light
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The purpose of the new names is to “help young women understand their divine place in God’s work, to represent their spiritual dignity as His beloved daughters, and to highlight their progression.”
First Presidency Announces 2026–2027 Area Leadership Assignments
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the 2026–2027 area leadership assignments.
Media Gets First Look at New Temple Square Visitors’ Center
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints previewed its new Temple Square Visitors’ Center to the media on April 13, 2026. The new visitors’ center opens to the public on May 18, 2026.
Prophet’s Easter Conference Messages Encourage Christlike Interactions
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) President Dallin H. Oaks encouraged Latter-day Saints to demonstrate the pure love of Christ in all their interactions as part of several messages delivered over this Easter and general conference weekend.
Sunday Morning Session Summary for the April 2026 General Conference
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Closing the Easter Sunday morning session of conference, President Dallin H. Oaks taught that belief in a literal, universal resurrection helps individuals live together in love in this life.
2025 Statistical Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) For the information of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the First Presidency has issued the following statistical report concerning the growth and status of the Church
Meet the New Leaders Sustained at the April 2026 General Conference
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church announced a new member of the Presidency of the Seventy, eight new General Authority Seventies and a new Primary General Presidency.
New Primary General Presidency Called at the April 2026 General Conference
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The new leaders are Rosemary K. Chibota (President), Nina M. Garfield (First Counselor), and Theresa A. Collins (Second Counselor). The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.