President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Burley Idaho Temple on Sunday, January 11, 2025 — his first temple dedication as Church president.

President Oaks Dedicates the Burley Idaho Temple VNR

Hundreds turned out on a rainy New Year’s Day to pay tribute to Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Apostle Laid to Rest in Hometown VNR

The life of President Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was honored December 31, 2025, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle.

Brief Summary of Funeral Services for President Jeffrey R. Holland VNR

The past year was one of milestones, mourning and momentum for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The days were punctuated with sorrow from tragedies such as those in Lesotho and Michigan, as well as joy and progress from expanded opportunities for service and the continued growth of the Church around the globe.

2025 Year in Review

Remembering the life and legacy of Jeffrey R. Holland.

Remembering the Life of Jeffrey R. Holland

A Relic of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation disappeared from a sacred site in Northern Utah, only to turn up at a Tremonton, Utah church where it languished for more than 80 years. Learn how this petroglyph was rediscovered and how several organizations, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, came together to solve the mystery of its origin and return it to its rightful place.

Church Works with Shoshone Band, Preserves Sacred Petroglyphs VNR

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square have kicked off their annual Christmas concerts on Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Tony Award-winning actress Stephanie J. Block and her husband, Broadway and television star Sebastian Arcelus, are the featured guest artists for the 2025 Christmas concerts.

Broadway Couple Joins Tabernacle Choir at Christmas VNR

These messages and more were shared by four leaders at the 2025 First Presidency Christmas devotional of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The prerecorded broadcast from the Conference Center Theater on Temple Square was shared with the world on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The speakers were Henry B. Eyring,  Jeffrey R. Holland,  Timothy L. Farnes, and Susan H. Porter.

The First Presidency's Annual Christmas Devotional 2025 VNR

As part of its 150th anniversary, Brigham Young University (BYU) has welcomed several Light the World Giving Machine kiosks to its campus this Christmas season.

BYU Lights the Night VNR

Families stood in line — many with small children — braving below-freezing temperatures, even though the doors of the Real Life Church in Palmer, Alaska, would not open for another two and a half hours, on Saturday morning, November 22, 2025.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teamed up with Food Bank of Alaska to bring a "Thanksgiving Blessing" to thousands needing a hand up for Thanksgiving. See what costly delicacy the Church provided, that's like gold to Alaksans.

Church Works with Food Bank of Alaska to Bring 'Thanksgiving Blessing' VNR

Between his ministry visit to Brazil and the dedication of the Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in the 7th annual Seminario Sudamericano (or Latter-day Saint South American Seminar) on Friday, November 21, 2025, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Elder Soares Encourages Young Professionals to be Examples of Jesus Christ VNR

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 Meets with the Media VNR

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collaborating with America250 in recognition of the freedoms established through the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

America250 Kickoff at the Bishops' Central Storehouse VNR

Church leaders and the nonprofit organizations featured in the kiosks gathered in the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, to launch this year’s initiative on Tuesday, November 12, 2025.

Light the World Launch 2025 VNR

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as he concluded a five-country ministry to East and Central Africa on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Elder Rasband Sees Gospel Growth in Central Africa VNR

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began a five-country ministry in Central Africa on Friday, October 24, 2025, stopping in Nairobi, Kenya, to meet with the Mully Children’s Family.

Elder Rasband Meets With Mully Children’s Family in Kenya VNR

Speaking at a summit of faith, thought and technology leaders on AI ethics at the Collegio Teutonico in Vatican City, on Wednesday, October 21, 2025, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reaffirmed the need for a Faith and Ethics AI Evaluation for artificial intelligence models.

Elder Gong Speaks At Rome Summit on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence VNR

On July 4, 1825, the sloop Restauration set sail from Stavanger, Norway, carrying 52 Norwegian immigrants — Two hundred years later, a replica of the Restauration departed from the same port in Stavanger, again on July 4. The vessel completed its transatlantic journey with a celebratory arrival in Lower Manhattan on Thursday, October 9, 2025 — 200 years to the day.

Celebrating 200 Years of Norwegian Emigration to America VNR

In a shortened version of the full version, the new First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat down for an interview with Emmy Award-winning journalist Jane Clayson Johnson on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The conversation covered a wide range of issues facing the Church and the world.

At A Glance - New First Presidency Discusses Key Issues and Shares Hopes for the World VNR

President Dallin Harris Oaks was announced as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The announcement was made during a live broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah. President Oaks was sustained and set apart earlier in the day.

The new leader of a global faith of more than 17 million members has called President Henry B. Eyring, 92, and President D. Todd Christofferson, 80, to serve with him as First and Second Counselors in the First Presidency, the Church’s highest governing body. Jeffrey R. Holland, 84, will serve as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

A New First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints VNR

Stolen, forgotten and misidentified as the bell of the 1840s Nauvoo Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hummer's Bell has returned, 177 years later, to its rightful home at the First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City.

A Rediscovered Bell Kindles a Bond Between Two Faiths VNR

Bishop Gérald Caussé, presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, told an international audience of business, interfaith and political leaders, “If service isn’t yet a core value in your organization, I encourage you to make it one.” Learn what Bishop Caussé shared with them on the number of hours Latter-day Saints spent serving, and the money and in-kind goods and services donated by the Church in 2024. It may surprise you.

Bishop Caussé Shows World Leaders the Value of Service VNR

Drive through some of the areas affected by the 2025 Southern California wildfires and you’ll see a small sign of hope: Flowers blooming and grass growing on desolate lots where only chimneys and rubble remain.

Dozens of organizations have gathered at a church building in Pasadena this week to offer wildfire survivors similar hope. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a six-day disaster recovery gathering at its Pasadena Stake Center in collaboration with the American Red Cross, Emergency Network Los Angeles (ENLA), and ENLA’s network of providers.

The goal is to provide support to approximately 2,500 households.

“One nonprofit, one church, one faith-based organization can do something, and everyone does respond. But really, the response is so much more effective when everyone comes together,” said ENLA Board Chair Michael Flood. ENLA is the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) serving Los Angeles County.

Volunteers Bring Hope to California Wildfire Survivors VNR

A significant milestone has been reached in the effort to protect children in Utah’s Weber and Morgan counties. On May 22, 2025, in Ogden, state, community and faith leaders gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Weber-Morgan Children’s Justice Center (CJC).

The center, located at 1845 Jackson Ave., is a welcoming and safe space that helps with the increased demand for services addressing crimes against children. It was made possible by donations from many groups, including significant contributions from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Read more here: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

The Church Helps New Center Bring Healing from Child Abuse VNR

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