News Releases

The Latest ‘General Handbook’ Update Includes an AI-Powered Search Assistant
As directed by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” continues to be updated as needed.

New Gospel Library Resources Answer Questions on Race, Women and Science
The Topics and Questions section of the Gospel Library app and ChurchofJesusChrist.org has three new pages with clear and insightful answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the faith.

The First Presidency’s 2025 Easter Message
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — President Russell M. Nelson, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring — has released the following Easter message:

Women ‘Can and Should Change the World,’ Says Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson
“We’ve received prophetic direction that as sisters we can and should change the world,” Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson told members of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Reflecting on a Year of Humanitarian Efforts in East Malaysia
Mengimbau Kembali Tahun Usaha Kemanusiaan di Malaysia Timur
Over the years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malaysia has partnered with local NGOs to serve hundreds of citizens. In 2024, they supported numerous humanitarian efforts in East Malaysia, funding and aiding various local causes.
Church Issues Statement on Misrepresentation of Activities in Malaysia
Gereja Mengeluarkan Kenyataan Mengenai Salah Tafsiran Aktiviti di Malaysia
Elder Cook Ministers to Saints in Asia with Love and Wisdom
Elder Cook Melayani Orang Suci di Asia dengan Kasih dan Kebijaksanaan
The House of the Lord – a temple – is coming soon to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and local Saints could hardly be more excited. This excitement reached new heights during a visit to Cambodia by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Mary.

Bangkok Temple: A Treasured Blessing to Southeast Asian Saints
Bait Suci Bangkok: Sebuah Berkat Bagi Orang Suci Asia Tenggara
Southeast Asian members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints journey to the house of the Lord at the Bangkok Thailand Temple.

President Oaks’ Easter Reflection on Christ’s Sacrifice and Resurrection
In a new video message, President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church urges Church members and friends of the faith to study Christ’s teachings and establish Christ-centered Easter traditions.

February Friend to Friend Teaches Children About Sharing Jesus’ Love Through Service
“The whole point of service is to help us bless other people because that is what Jesus did,” Elder David A. Bednar taught children during a Friend to Friend episode from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints streamed on Saturday, February 15, 2025.