Jeffrey R. Holland, the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has passed away at age 85. According to a press release from the church, he died Dec. 27, at approximately 3:15 a.m. from complications associated with kidney disease, while […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is in the hospital. Church officials announced today that Jeffrey R. Holland is receiving treatment for what’s described as “ongoing health complications.” In a press release, the […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a temple will be built in Portland, the first temple in Maine. The surprise announcement came during a stake Christmas fireside Dec. 14. Elder Allen D. Haynie, General Authority Seventy and president of the United States Northeast Area, shared, “in […]
(Logan, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a new Institute of Religion near Utah State University in Logan. The facility replaces the previous institute demolished in 2023. A two-day public open house begins today, followed by a “by-invitation” dedication at 6 p.m. on Sunday. […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints has lowered the age that young women may begin missionary service. In an announcement today the First Presidency stated, “young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its […]
(Baku, Azerbaijan) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inaugurates its first meetinghouse in Azerbaijan. The church was registered in the country in July 2024. Local members met immediately following registration to discuss opening a permanent meetinghouse. The new facility marks a key step in the church’s growing […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The LDS Church has named W. Christopher Waddell as its 16th Presiding Bishop. The 66-year-old replaces Elder Gerald Causse, who joined the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Waddell brings more than a decade of experience in the Bishopric and General Authority Seventy and will serve […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Elder Gérald Caussé was called Nov. 6 and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the […]
(Lindon, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dedicate the Lindon temple next year. The May 3rd event will begin with a special session broadcast to the temple district. A media day is scheduled for March 9th, followed by invited guest tours March 10-11th. The public […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new first presidency. In an announcement on Oct. 14 from Temple Square in Salt Lake City it was shared that Dallin H. Oaks is the new Prophet and President of the Church. Henry B. Eyring was announced as his […]
