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In May of this year, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was named as a recipient of an honorary doctoral degree during an all-virtual commencement for the University of Utah. On Tuesday, June 15, thanks to the easing of local COVID-19 restrictions, university officials delivered the honorary degree citation and doctoral hood during …

Temple Square, one of Utah’s top tourist attractions, will begin a phased reopening on June 14. The Conference Center will be the first to welcome guests, with additional facilities to follow in coming months. As Temple Square begins its phased reopening, it will once again offer unique and meaningful guest experiences. While some activities may not be fully open for …

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has joined local faith and community partners in Houston to provide short-term respite for migrant families who have been cleared at the border and need shelter, food, hygiene facilities and other assistance. The Family Transfer Center is owned by the National Association of Christian Churches (NACC) and is the fruit of a …

According to KSL.com, a man with a knife threatened four security guards at Temple Square on Thursday night and was subsequently arrested. Daniel Aaron Vanadore, 28, was on Temple Square and “making unreasonable noises” according to the police affidavit. When four security guards attempted to escort Vanadore off the property, he pulled out a knife and charged at the officers. …

Two elders serving missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lost their lives in a two-vehicle crash north of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Church spokesman Sam Penrod released the following statement: We are saddened to share news of the passing of two young missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who were …

Together with other countries and organizations coming forth to help India overcome its current COVID-19 wave, the Indian Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has joined hands with several of its global humanitarian partners and local governments to provide pandemic relief to the country. Oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and other medical equipment worth a combined US$4.15 million, …

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends Eid Al Fitr greetings to Muslims throughout the world to mark the end of Ramadan 2021. Elder Anthony D. Perkins, President of the Middle East/Africa North Area, recorded a video message expressing gratitude for their example and devotion. In response to an invitation from His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, Elder Perkins …

Mother’s Day is celebrated today in many countries around the world and Church President Russell M. Nelson, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Elder Ronald A. Rasband along with Church organization leaders Jean B. Bingham, Bonnie H. Cordon, Michelle D. Craig and Amy Wright share messages of gratitude, honor and love for all women through their social media accounts. The leaders emphasize the many gifts and talents that women have that influence …

Crews have reached the end of a new 180-foot-long (55 meters) tunnel underneath North Temple street that will connect the Conference Center parking lot to the new underground temple entrance. The final work of removing the concrete wall that leads into the Conference Center parking structure will be done later.   The photo below shows the progress of the excavation …

As part of the 2021 BYU Women’s Conference, multiple inspiring live sessions will be broadcast on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. On Friday, April 30, Sister Sharon Eubank, Sister Michelle Craig, and Sister Susan H. Porter will host a Sister to Sister discussion at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Each represents one of the women’s general auxiliaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. …