News Releases
AI Can Further, Not Replace, Human Relationships, Elder Gong Teaches in New Video
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) In a new Church video about AI, Elder Geritt W. Gong explores “how to hear God’s voice clearly in an age of artificial intelligence, and why that distinction matters more now than ever.”
May 2026 Friend to Friend Episode Teaches Children How Prophets ‘Point Us to Christ’
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The newest episode in the Friend to Friend series helps children of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints understand the role of ancient and living prophets in inviting all to come unto Christ.
General Young Men President Uplifts Young People During Asia Ministry
From May 21 to 31, 2026, General Young Men President Timothy L. Farnes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Linsey, ministered across Cambodia, Singapore and Malaysia.
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...
Elder Caussé Testifies of Divine Love and Potential in Asia Ministry Trip
Singapore -- Elder Caussé began his first apostolic ministry trip to Asia by reorganizing the Singapore Stake Presidency on April 19, 2026, with recently called Area Seventy from India, Elder Peter Bushi. Following 10-minute interviews with 19 brethren they had met just the day before, Elder Caussé promised those attending...
Elder Caussé Leads Historic Interfaith and Government Visits in Asia
A historic visit from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Catholic leaders in Indonesia took place on April 20, 2026.
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.”
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.