Born June 18, 1970, Elder Gilbert was ordained an Apostle on Feb. 12, 2026.

Inviting them to be a light, Apostle ministered to young adults in Quezon City and Cebu and training missionaries during his ministry in the Philippines.

"We are so happy to be able to declare His name," Elder Neil L. Andersen said as reporters were welcomed to tour the renovated house of the Lord.

"Rediscover what a blessing it is to be part of this dispensation," said Elder Caussé.

Born June 15, 1952, Elder David A. Bednar has served as an Apostle since October 2004.

In a video posted on social media, Elder Ronald A. Rasband showed inside a room at Church headquarters where thousands of prospective missionaries are assigned to serve around the world.

Here are 9 stories from the Church News the week of June 7 to 13.

Elder Neil L. Andersen testified to missionaries serving in Bacolod, Philippines, area of the power of temples on eve of temple dedication.

Led by two Apostles, Latter-day Saints across America participated in combined Sunday School lessons to discuss religious freedom, the Constitution and other foundational documents.

"You are not a data point. You’re a beloved child of God with moral agency and divine potential," Elder Gong says.