News Releases

Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent.

The 2025 First Presidency Christmas Message

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) We rejoice in remembering our Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in humble circumstances. Heavenly angels heralded His birth. He preached the gospel of repentance, hope, and everlasting life.

Church Increases Focus on Four Daytime Sessions of General Conference 

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has decided that beginning in April 2026, general conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session.

Witness in Brushstrokes: Canada Debuts Latter-day Saint Art Exhibit

In an exciting and uniquely Canadian exhibit, original religious art created by Canadian members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is on display at the Great Treasures of Gold exhibition in Calgary, Alberta. The first-of-its-kind event features pieces by 67 artists from across Canada and is open to the pub...

Caring for God’s Creations

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) This speech was delivered at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Meet the Church of Jesus Christ’s New Presiding Bishopric

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency has named W. Christopher Waddell the new Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Gearing Up for Success: Bikes Help Leamington Residents Get Back to Work

Residents in the Leamington Community Hope Centre’s (LCHC) recovery homes can now bike to work because of a donation from Humanitarian Services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The donation supported the purchase of 15 bicycles for the men’s recovery home and outdoor furniture for both the men’s and women’s...

Celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ by Helping Those in Need Around the World

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) This December, Giving Machines will be hosted in 126 cities, in 21 countries and on six continents — including the first machines in South America.

Elder Caussé, the Newest Apostle, Meets the Press

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Members of the news media had their first opportunity to speak with Elder Gérald Caussé, the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Elder Gérald Caussé Is Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Gérald Caussé is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.