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Following Sri Lanka bombings, Church's Asia Area presidency offers words of sorrow, comfort
By Scott Taylor
Following Sunday's devastating bombings in Sri Lanka that have resulted in more than 200 deaths, the Asia Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement expressing sorrow and comfort.
Relatives of a blast victim grieve outside a morgue in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, April 21, 2019. More than hundred were killed and hundreds more hospitalized with injuries from eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside of Sri Lanka's capital on Easter Sunday, officials said, the worst violence to hit the South Asian country since its civil war ended a decade ago.
'Our hearts are with beloved Paris': Sister Sharon Eubank shares hopeful post after Notre Dame fire
By Aubrey Eyre
Like many around the world who watched as smoke and flames destroyed the roof of the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris on Monday, April 15, members of the Church took to social media this week to share in mourning the loss of the cathedral.
Sister Sharon Eubank shared a post on Facebook about the time she spent living in Paris in 2006.
What Church leaders and members are saying about the new temple in DR Congo
By Scott Taylor
Local leaders from Kinshasa comment on what the new temple in the Democratic Republic of the Congo means to members there.
Elder Kevin S. Hamilton of the Seventy, with his wife, Sister Claudia Hamilton, participate in the cornerstone ceremony of the Kinshasa DR Congo Temple, along with the members of the Africa Southeast Area Presidency — Elder Joseph W. Sitati, Elder S. Mark Palmer, Elder Joni L. Koch — and their wives.
Temple dedication 'a dream' for Latter-day Saints in DR Congo — here are highlights from the event
By Scott Taylor
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple in three sessions on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Latter-day Saints gather outside the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple on its dedication day, Sunday, April 14, 2019.
During Rome Italy Temple youth devotional, President Nelson shares 'things to know' and 'things to do'
By Sarah Jane Weaver
On the Eve of the dedication of the Rome Italy Temple, President Russell M. Nelson offered the youth of the temple district 10 thoughts — the first pertaining “things I want you to know,” and the second pertaining to “things I wan
Attendees listen to President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a devotional in Rome, Italy, on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
All 15 members of the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to gather in Rome for temple dedication
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Gathering here in one of the most influential cities in the history of the world and in the history of Christianity, every member of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will participate in the Rome Italy Temple dedication.
The Angel Moroni statue of the Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at sunrise in Rome, Italy, on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Church releases new series of videos called 'The SafetyZone' to emphasize missionary safety
By Scott Taylor
Watch the first episode of a 12-part series of videos produced by the Church that promote missionary safety.
The "SafetyZone" studio logo for the Church's new series of missionary safety videos, which was released March 1, 2019.
This new tool helps prospective missionaries plan the best time to serve
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a new tool to help prospective missionaries consider the best time frame for their missionary service.
The new prospective missionary tool available at lds.org helps those planning to serve a full-time mission plan when they would leave and return.
First rendering released for San Juan Puerto Rico Temple
By Scott Taylor
An artist rendering of the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple, the third temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Caribbean, was released Saturday, Jan. 12.
An artist rendering of the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple. The rendering was released Saturday, Jan. 12.
Daughter of President Nelson dies after courageous battle with cancer
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Wendy Nelson Maxfield — the daughter of President Russell M. Nelson, the leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Saints — died Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 67.
Norman A. Maxfield and Wendy Nelson Maxfield. Sister Maxfield, daughter of Church President Russell M. Nelson, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Christmas joy: Kristin Chenoweth highlights annual Tabernacle Choir holiday concert
By Jason Swensen
Kristin Chenoweth enthralled audiences with her voice on Dec. 13 during her performance with The Tabernacle Choir.
Kristin Chenoweth jokes with conductor Mack Wilberg while singing with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during their opening Christmas concert at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
Colombia's newest temple is already helping area youth make 'the right choice'
By Jason Swensen
President Dallin H. Oaks and Elder Ulisses Soares remind Barranquilla-area young men and young women to stay on the "covenant path" by serving in the Church's newest temple.
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, shakes the hands of young women who arrived early to secure front row seats for the Dec. 8, 2018, youth devotional in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Elder Uchtdorf shares message during Volkstrauertag: A German national day of remembrance
By Marianne Holman Prescott
Elder Uchtdorf speaks during the Volkstrauertag event at Fort Douglas Military Cemetary in Salt Lake City on Nov. 18. The gathering pays tribute to German prisoners of war — and others — who are buried there.
Gov. Gary Herbert , Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, General Adjutant General of the Utah National Guard Jefferson Burton and James Burton salute after placing a wreath during the German Day of Remembrance (Volkstrauertag) at Fort Douglas Military Cemetery in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.
Church statement says changes coming for local celebrations, including pageants
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Saturday that there will be changes to local celebrations, including pageants.
An undated photo from the Manti Pageant.
Kristin Chenoweth to join The Tabernacle Choir in their 2018 annual Christmas concert — here's how to get tickets
By Aubrey Eyre
This year, one of Broadway’s most well-known performers, Kristin Chenoweth, will appear as the featured guest and narrator of the annual Christmas concert by The Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square and Bells on Temple Square.
Kristin Chenoweth will be this year's featured guest artist and narrator at The Tabernacle Choir's annual Christmas concert.
An innovative approach to education: How BYU-Pathway Worldwide is creating a global campus
By Marianne Holman Prescott
A look at the ways BYU-Pathway Worldwide has grown to create a worldwide education system in under a decade.
A Pathway student studies at home with her child.
Music and the Spoken Word: Let love rule the day
We can love people even if we do not love their choices. After all, isn’t it more important — though perhaps more challenging — to love a person than to love words or actions?
Choreographer and director Jerome Robbins, left, and actress-singer Mary Martin, dressed in her Peter Pan oufit, fly through the air during a rehearsal for a television program in 1955. (AP Photo)
Feeling discouraged, inadequate, overwhelmed? Sister Aburto has 17 suggestions to help
By Marianne Holman Prescott
Sister Aburto shares 17 pieces of advice to help students along their way.
Sister Reyna I. Aburto, of the Relief Society general presidency speaks, during a Salt Lake Institute devotional at the LDS Institute of Religion in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018.
President Nelson speaks about using full, proper name of the Church during visit to Canada
By Scott Taylor
Speaking of his recent call to identify The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by its full, formal name, rather than nicknames and abbreviations, President Nelson said the direction does not constitute a name change but rather a course corre
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, enter the Palais des congrès de Montréal auditorium prior to the start of the Aug. 18, 2018, devotional in Montreal.
60 years after dedication, New Zealand temple closes for renovations. See what it will look like when it's finished
By Marianne Holman Prescott
After serving Church members in the Pacific for six decades, the Hamilton New Zealand Temple has closed for an extensive, three-year renovation.
Rendering of Hamilton New Zealand Temple and auxiliary buildings as they will appear after renovation.
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