News Releases
Summary of 2024 Light the World News
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) This page provides a summary of the news and information about the 2024 Light the World Giving Machines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
How the Church Approaches Abuse
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) As followers of Jesus Christ, we condemn, in the strongest terms, offending (harming) or abusing children. Child abuse is despicable and heinous. It is not just a social malady and a criminal act; it is absolutely forbidden by the commandments of God.
Church Provides Relief for Village Crippled by Ocean Flooding in Papua New Guinea
When rare “king tides” swept over isolated Parama Island in western Papua New Guinea on 22 October 2024, residents of the town’s only village had nowhere to turn for help. In only a few hours, the floods left many homes wrecked, subsistence farming plots destroyed, and community wells fouled by seawater.
‘Saints, Volume 4’ Now Available
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The fourth and final volume of “Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days” released today in 14 languages. “Sounded in Every Ear” tells the story of the Latter-day Saints from 1955 to 2020 — a period of accelerated worldwide Church growth and temple building.
9 Men and Women Called to Sunday School Advisory Council
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Nine men and women have been called to the Sunday School Advisory Council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They will assist the Sunday School General Presidency, who are responsible for religious instruction in the Church.
Papua New Guinean Family Share Their Journey of Faith
Last month, a family of five travelled from rural Papua New Guinea to Hamilton, New Zealand. They did not travel to sight-see or be tourists, but to be joined together, or “sealed,” as a family for eternity.
Talk Summaries from the October 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) At the conclusion of the October 2024 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson encouraged Latter-day Saints to “rededicate your lives to Jesus Christ” and prepare for His Second Coming through regular temple attendance.
‘The Best Is Yet to Come’: Prophet Calls Upon Saints to Prepare for Christ’s Second Coming
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) President Russell M. Nelson called upon Latter-day Saints on Sunday, October 6, to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. “The best is yet to come … because the Savior is coming again,” the Prophet said.
Talk Summaries from the October 2024 Sunday Morning Session
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency emphasized the importance of teaching the simplicity of the Doctrine of Jesus Christ during general conference Sunday morning, October 6. “We must avoid speculation or personal interpretation that goes beyond teaching true doctrine,” he said.
October 2024 General Conference Talk Summaries, News and Announcements
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) A summary of the October 2024 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.