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The Church's new area presidencies, which are effective Aug. 1, reflect changes in numbers and naming conventions.
Eight new General Authority Seventies and a new member of the Presidency of the Seventy were among those announced among leadership changes of the Church during the April 2026 general conference.
“Jesus Christ is the way to peace in this world and eternal life in the world to come,” said President Dallin H. Oaks.
Latter-day Saints should experience the reality of what the Resurrection of Jesus Christ means, "in turn share that witness with others," President Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught.
“May we testify of Him by the way we live and what we love,” said Elder Ronald A. Rasband.
“That encounter at the tomb will do the same for all who earnestly seek Him. It will make a difference to you,” said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf.
“Jesus Christ and His restored gospel constitute that safe path that leads us to the true summit,” said Elder Eduardo F. Ortega.
Elders Christensen, Gavarret, Hales, Jackson, Kopischke, Meurs and Palmer have a combined nearly 95 years of full-time service.
“Each of us, with the Lord’s grace and mercy, can believe all things, hope all things and endure valiantly all things.,” said Elder David A. Bednar.
The number and spread of houses of the Lord are a visible aspect of the Church becoming an increasingly international faith.
Apostle wanted to also 'immerse myself in missionary activity' by conducting five missionary devotionals during 10-day Brazil ministry.
Apostle posted series of videos showing elements, events of 12-day ministry in Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji.
Some Africa cultures see rain as propserty and a connection with heaven; an Apostle blessed an African nation with rain at a temple dedication.
The conference will be without a Saturday evening session, and a solemn assembly will be held to sustain a new President and First Presidency.
The newest photo includes Elder Clark G. Gilbert, who was called to serve as an Apostle on Feb. 11.
"And we are only beginning," said Apostle at Harare ZImbabwe Temple dedication, calling for "a new gospel temple culture."
The Harare native was baptized in his early 20s and now helps oversee area public relations efforts across Africa, including Zimbabwe.
“I will be there with my prayers, my thoughts,” said Zimbabwean General Authority Seventy of the temple dedication in his native South African country.
At Provo MTC devotional, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, teaches about the power of two key Christlike attributes.
The former BYU-Idaho president has been a General Authority Seventy since April 2021 and currently is Church commissioner of education.
The upcoming Games can foster reflection on some elements of our participation in the Father’s plan of salvation.
Palm Sunday and the coinciding of Easter and April 2026 general conference provide "wonderful opportunities" to commemorate the Savior's Atonement and Resurrection, the First Presidency said.
211 temples are dedicated, seven scheduled for dedication, 55 under construction, two scheduled for groundbreaking, 108 in planning and design.
Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, was serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission when he died in his sleep.
Four graphs show numbers of houses of the Lord — dedicated, under construction and announced — from 1976 to 2026.
Many have been recalling memorable, impactful discourses from the late Apostle — what is yours?
With the addition of 55 new missions worldwide in 2026, some countries, U.S. states and one Canadian province will have a new mission in their respective areas for the first time.
Do you remember the nine dedications, 20 construction starts and 16 announced new locations?
Members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are posting Christmas messages on their social media accounts in December 2025.
"We condemn and feel acutely the pain of such a senseless act and mourn with our brothers and sisters in the Jewish community around the world," statement said.