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Church leader talks with EU officials in Brussels on protecting religious freedom
By Aubrey Eyre
In a recent roundtable discussion at the European Parliament in Brussels, Francesco Di Lillo, director of the European Union Office of the Church, spoke to EU officials regarding the Church’s commitment to religious freedom.
Ms. Mairead McGuinness, First Vice President of the European Parliament. European Union 2018.
We finally know what happened to Latter-day Saints in Mexico during Hurricane Willa (and it's good news)
By Jason Swensen
Damage to member homes and Church buildings was limited to minor flooding with no reported injuries to members and missionaries.
The sun sets, as Hurricane Willa makes landfall, in Mazatlan, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
What British Latter-day Saints are doing to commemorate the 100th anniversary since World War I ended
By Jason Swensen
Multi-stake devotional on historic Nov. 11 Remembrance Day will honor sacrifices of United Kingdom citizens during World War I.
The Cenotaph memorial in Westminster, England, will again be the site of the Nov. 11 National Remembrance Service. This year service commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and will include representatives from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Hill Cumorah pageant to take a final bow in 2020 — here's what to expect from other productions
By Aubrey Eyre
In a statement release on Saturday, Oct. 27, the Church announced that major changes will be made to some of its seven pageant productions held throughout the U.S. and England.
Cast members fill the stage and the grassy area in front while singing "I know He lives!" during the finale of the Mesa Easter Pageant.
Church makes official statement condemning violence following Pittsburgh shooting
By Aubrey Eyre
Following the tragic shooting in Pittsburgh, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an official statement expressing solidarity with those affected.
A Pittsburgh Police officer walks past the Tree of Life Synagogue and a memorial of flowers and stars in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in remembrance of those killed and injured when a shooter opened fire during services Saturday at the synagogue.
American Red Cross recognizes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for $1.5 million donation
By Aubrey Eyre
In a joint press-conference on Friday, Oct. 26, the American Red Cross recognized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as its first-ever Mission Leader.
Bishop Dean M. Davies, first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, speaks to the audience during a press conference in Murray, Utah, on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, as the Church donates $1.5 million to the American Red Cross for the purchase of 10 new Emergency Response Vehicles.
Church reports status of missionaries in the path of Hurricane Willa
By Jason Swensen
Local priesthood and Relief Society are working to gather assessments from Latter-day Saints living in storm-impacted communities.
A family stands near their damaged home and debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Willa, in Escuinapa, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Emergency workers on Wednesday were struggling to reach beach towns left incommunicado by a blow from Willa. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Charitable organizations, recipients grateful for Church's relief work in South America
By Tad Walch
The impact of LDS Charities on millions of lives beyond the Church itself is evident in some of the South America countries that President Nelson visited in October.
Alejandro Bravo sits with his mother Sandra Bravo at their home in Toledo, Uruguay on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Bravo was born prematurely and had other medical complications and received a wheelchair from LDS Charities.
See all the talk summaries and photo galleries from October 2018 general conference
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are gathering in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, as well as in chapels and homes around the world, to participate in the 188th Semiannual General Conference.
Attendees line up for the Saturday morning session of the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
New cannery in Northern Utah blesses people around the world
By Marianne Holman Prescott
A new cannery located in a small town in Northern Utah is up and running and ready to assist in addressing welfare needs of people around the world after its dedication on May 18.
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated a new state-of-the-art cannery in Harrisville, Utah, on Thursday, May 18, 2017.
Interfaith forum shows increasing global influence of Church and its leaders
By Jason Swensen
Religious freedom lifts economies while building better citizens, declares Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Sister Sharon Eubank and Elder D. Todd Christofferson converse on Sept. 27, 2018, at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Both addressed faith leaders gathered for the global event.
'Hearts of gold': How the rising generation has strengthened the Church in Cambodia
By Aubrey Eyre
Despite having been in the country only 24 years, the Church has grown remarkably fast — and it doesn’t seem likely to slow down anytime soon.
Visitors to Angkor Wat walk near the Siem Reap River in Cambodia on April 28, 2018. Angkor Wat is a 12th century temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world.
Security measures you'll need to be aware of before attending general conference this year
Those planning to attend the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should take note of significant new changes to security procedures.
Conferencegoers line up before the Saturday morning session of the 188th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 31, 2018.
Waterlogged North Carolinians pleading for prayers that Florence 'will speed up and move on'
By Jason Swensen
Latter-day Saints in many Tar Heel State communities anxiously await continued flooding in coming days. Financial contributions and coordinated volunteer service will alleviate suffering.
Hurricane Florence damaged the road connecting Harkers Island to the North Carolina mainland, as seen on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Church releases statement on missionary safety in typhoon-impacted regions of the Philippines
Church buildings in the path of Typhoon Mangkhut are being utilized as shelters. The Church is securing food, water and other basic relief supplies.
A satellite image with land graphic borders shows the width and trajectory of Typhoon Mangkhut as it approaches the Philippines, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Typhoon Mangkhut retained its ferocious strength and shifted slightly toward more densely populated coastal provinces on Friday as it barreled closer to the northeastern Philippines, where a massive evacuation was underway.
Hurricane Florence floods, devastates 20 Latter-day Saint families' homes
By Jason Swensen
No initial reports of injuries to members as local priesthood and Relief Society leaders make initial assessments even as massive storm rages in the Carolinas.
In this photo released by the City of New Bern, N.C., a bear statue floats in flood waters on South Front street in New Bern, N.C. on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Hurricane Florence lumbered ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge early Friday, ripping apart buildings and knocking out power to a half-million homes and businesses as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching.
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