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First Presidency Offers Condolences on Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) We join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Countless lives have been blessed by his courageous and compassionate leadership.

Finding ‘Greater Love’ Through Jesus Christ This Easter Season

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is focusing on the "greater love" of Christ this Easter season, a phrase from John 15:13 in the New Testament, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” This article provides a summary of published content by date throughout the Easter...

Art Takes Centre Stage at Easter Celebration in Alberta

On Saturday, April 12, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Airdrie, Alberta, invited the community to join them in “Jesus Christ: A Celebration Through Art.” The event commemorated the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ through art and music. Over 400 people came to the art show throughout...

New Canada Area Presidency Announced

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the 2025–26 area leadership assignments, including the names of leaders for the newly created Canada Area, which was announced in December 2024.

Voices of Faith Unite in Victoria for Environmental Responsibility

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the Victoria British Columbia Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a forum titled “Spiritual Teachings on Environmental Sustainability” sponsored by the Multi-Faith Summit Council of British Columbia (MFSCBC). People from various faith traditions gathered to share perspectives...

Canadian ‘Light the World’ Initiative Brings Hope to Communities Nationwide

Approximately 30,000 visitors across Canada participated in the Light the World Giving Machines initiative during the 2024 holiday season. The initiative, which first came to Canada (Calgary) in 2022, has expanded to three other Canadian cities: Lethbridge, Montréal and Toronto.

New Hymns Featured in April 2025 General Conference

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) In the April 2025 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, choirs sang seven of the new additions to the global hymnbook, “Hymns—For Home and Church.”

Talk Summaries From the April 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) “The great opportunity before us is to become the people God needs us to be,” said President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who concluded the April 2025 general conference.

President Nelson Announces 15 New Temples at April 2025 General Conference

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 15 new temples during the concluding session of the April 2025 general conference.

Talk Summaries From the April 2025 Sunday Morning Session

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) God provides mortal gifts and protections for His children that help them make righteous choices, President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency taught April 6 at the conclusion of the Sunday morning session of April 2025 general conference.