News Releases

Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18
Para Wanita Sekarang Boleh Melayani Misi untuk Gereja Yesus Kristus pada Umur 18

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.

Church Increases Focus on Four Daytime Sessions of General Conference 
Gereja Meningkatkan Fokus pada Empat Sesi Siang Hari untuk Persidangan Umum 

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.  Presidensi Utama telah memutuskan bahawa pada awal bulan April 2026, persidangan umum Gereja tidak akan lagi termasuk sesi petang hari Sab...

Over 1000 Attend Church's First Asia Area Education Fair 
Gereja Mengadakan Pameran Pendidikan Pertama di Kawasan Asia

The Church’s first Asia Area Education Fair series attracted over 1,000 participants and was held from October 17 to November 1, 2025 at seven locations in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

Gospel Library Introduces Playlists as Sacred Music App Prepares to Retire

The latest release of the Gospel Library app (version 7.5) now lets members create and share playlists.

Meet the Church of Jesus Christ’s New Presiding Bishopric

The First Presidency has named W. Christopher Waddell the new Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. L. Todd Budge will serve as First Counselor and Sean Douglas will serve as Second Counselor.


Church Responds to ‘Urgent Need’ in the Philippines After Typhoon Kalmaegi

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is offering humanitarian relief efforts in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused multiple deaths, widespread flooding and devastation.

Elder Gérald Caussé Is Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 
Elder Gérald Caussé Dipanggil Sebagai Kuorum Dua Belas Rasul

Elder Gérald Caussé is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

At Catholic Conference in Rome, Apostle Promotes Human Dignity

New First Presidency Discusses Key Issues and Shares Hopes for the World
Presidensi Utama Baharu Membincangkan Isu-isu Utama dan Berkongsi Harapan untuk Dunia

The new First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat down for an interview with award-winning journalist Jane Clayson Johnson on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Muslim Leader Shares Message of Peace in Salt Lake City

The Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders shared a message of peace and human fraternity during a visit to the world headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints September 21-23, 2025.