News Releases
The Sanctity of Human Life: The Position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Abortion
With the UK Parliament considering reforms to the legislation on abortion, The Europe North Area Presidency has felt it timely and necessary to re-articulate the Church’s position on this sensitive issue:
President Nelson Dedicates the Syracuse Utah Temple
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Church President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This is the 24th dedicated temple in Utah (the Salt Lake Temple and Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple are under renovation) and the 206th temple in the Church.
Two New Area Organisation Advisers Called in the Europe North Area
The Europe North Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes to the Area Organisation Advisers. After three years of faithful service, Sister Márcia Silva of Portugal and Sister Heidi Griffiths of the United Kingdom, have both been released from their callings.
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The Church of Jesus Christ Strengthens Global Effort to Help Women and Children
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is bolstering its global initiative to improve the health and well-being of women and children.
Elder Cook Tours ‘Lifesaving’ Food Redistribution Charity in London
Elder Quentin L. Cook, an Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, visited the Felix Project, one of Europe’s largest food redistribution charities, located in London, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Elder Cook Unites With Senior U.K. Faith and Education Leaders
During his weeklong ministry to the United Kingdom, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles engaged with senior faith and education leaders to underscore the nation’s historical legacy — and ongoing responsibility — in defending and promoting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).
Temple Square Renovation Update: May 2025
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The renovation of the historic Salt Lake Temple continues to reach new milestones. One of the most significant achievements is the tensioning of vertical strands that now extend from the tops of the temple’s northeast towers down through the newly built foundations.
‘The Saviour accomplished everything we need,’ Elder Cook tells Saints in Birmingham, England
Elder Quentin L. Cook shares testimony of the Saviour’s love and the need to demonstrate Christlike love at home and with family in Birmingham England
Young Men Organization 150th Anniversary Broadcast in July to Honor Aaronic Priesthood
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will honor the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood and the 150th anniversary of the Young Men organization with a broadcast on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
The First Presidency Offers a Message of Goodwill to Pope Leo XIV
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement Wednesday: