"We know what is going to happen if we choose to follow the Savior. That should give us the greatest optimism in the world," Elder Dale G. Renlund said about the dedication of the fifth house of the Lord in the Philippines.

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Senior Church leaders welcomed representatives from Czech Republic and Kazakhstan to Salt Lake City on April 28.

Blaine Maxfield, managing director of Welfare and Self-Reliance Services, speaks about the Caring for Those in Need 2025 report.

Four young full-time missionaries were welcomed with "great joy and gratitude" as they returned to Burundi, in central Africa, after more than a year.

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and humanitarian organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, discussed caring for those in need.

Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square’s special “Music & the Spoken Word” episode, titled “The Joy We Share,” celebrated a variety of African cultures, the power of sacred music and the joy of following the Savior. Watch it here.

An event in Tanzania united women’s groups, community members, guests and government leaders to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Interior and exterior photos have also been released for one of 14 houses of the Lord in the country, to be the sixth dedicated.

Read about the individual impact of "every meal shared, every shelter built, every kindness offered" by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The number and spread of houses of the Lord are a visible aspect of the Church becoming an increasingly international faith.

More than 1,000 people attended an interfaith Easter musical devotional recently hosted by the Church in the Dominican Republic, which featured performances by various Christian denominational choirs.

Apostle wanted to also 'immerse myself in missionary activity' by conducting five missionary devotionals during 10-day Brazil ministry.

The latest version of the Church’s World Report includes President Dallin H. Oaks becoming the 18th Prophet, two new Apostles, Church growth and other events in the last six months.

Presiding Bishop W. Christopher Waddell reflected on the Church’s commitment to caring for those in need as an expression of discipleship.

The Church History Museum has unveiled a new exhibit featuring the artwork of Latter-day Saint Aboriginal artists from Australia’s red desert.

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles ministered in Taiwan, Laos, Hong Kong and Thailand. He was the first Apostle to minister in Laos in 20 years.

The First Presidency and Elder Gérald Caussé recently welcomed Suriya Chindawongse, the ambassador of Thailand to the United States, to Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

Temples are an invitation to come unto Christ, says Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during ministry in France.

‘Even as children, we can be part of the wonderful missionary work,’ says Primary child