LDS Church News

Church issues statement in response to deaths of LeBaron family in Mexico
By Valerie Johnson
In response to the massacre of members of the LeBaron family about five miles outside of La Mora, Mexico, on Monday, Nov. 4, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement on the tragedy.
Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson: ‘Young Women in the work’
By Valerie Johnson
"Our young women are amazing. They have talents, unlimited enthusiasm and energy, and they are compassionate and caring," Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, recently released Young Women general president, said during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference.
Elder Dale G. Renlund: ‘Family history and temple work: sealing and healing’
By Valerie Johnson
During the Saturday afternoon session of general conference, Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke on how temple and family history work bless the lives of the living.
A memory ‘we will never forget’: Homestretch of President Nelson’s tour includes 3 Asia stops
By Sarah Jane Weaver
The final leg of President Nelson’s world ministry tour included three countries in the Church’s Asia Area, home to half the world’s population. Meetings in Bengaluru, Bangkok, and Hong Kong each marked large gatherings of Latter-day Sai
Prophetic pattern of ministering
By Sarah Jane Weaver
President Nelson follows example set by past presidents of the Church. The following list, compiled by the LDS Church History Libary, details international travels of LDS Church presidents, beginning at the turn of the 20th Century.
Elder Holland tells BYU graduates to ‘Get out there and … be a ray of light’
By Marianne Holman Prescott
Speaking to a capacity crowd in the Marriott Center on the BYU campus, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve addressed the 6,087 BYU graduates on April 26.
Belle S. Spafford, a woman of wit and wisdom
By Morgan Jones and Gerry Avant
Belle S. Spafford was “one of the most outstanding women in the world.” I met her in 1972. Our professional association was brief, but we continued a friendship that lasted until her death a decade later.
Practice and persistence: Primary general presidency discusses how to help children gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon
Primary general presidency and board
"What can a child know from reading the Book of Mormon? As a parent or grandparent what would you hope your children and grandchildren come to understand from its pages?" asks the Primary general presidency.
New apostles reflect growth, diversity of the Church
By Jason Swensen and Sarah Jane Weaver
Reflecting the ever-increasing diversity of the Church, members worldwide sustained Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Saturday morning, March 31.
President Ballard offers prayer to rededicate the Houston Texas Temple
Following is the text of the prayer offered by President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, during the rededication of the Houston Texas Temple on Sunday, April 22.
President Ballard offers prayer to rededicate the Houston Texas Temple
Following is the text of the prayer offered by President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, during the rededication of the Houston Texas Temple on Sunday, April 22.