LDS Church
LDS Church holds groundbreaking ceremony for Langford meetinghouse
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new meetinghouse in Langford, British Columbia, the Times Colonist reported. The ceremony marks the beginning of construction on the Canadian worship building. The Church continues to build meetinghouses internationally to serve growing congregations.
August 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM MT · via Times Colonist
Genealogist Sunny Jane Morton researches US Catholic nuns, discusses LDS connections
Global Sisters Report interviews Sunny Jane Morton, a genealogist and researcher who has studied US Catholic nuns and their connections to Mormon history. Morton, who is Latter-day Saint, discusses her work documenting the lives of religious sisters and unexpected overlaps between Catholic and LDS institutional histories in 19th-century America. The Q&A explores how genealogical research can illuminate lesser-known aspects of religious history in the United States.
August 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM MT · via Global Sisters Report
6 things overheard at this Latter-day Saint apologetics conference
Deseret News highlights six notable moments from a recent Latter-day Saint apologetics conference. The gathering brought together scholars and advocates defending LDS doctrine and history.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via Deseret News · 3 sources
LDS missionary count hits record high — but is it a trend or peak?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced a record number of missionaries serving worldwide, prompting questions about whether the milestone represents the beginning of sustained growth or a high-water mark for missionary service. The Salt Lake Tribune examines membership trends, demographic shifts, and institutional factors that could influence future missionary numbers.
August 12, 2026 at 7:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 2 sources
President Oaks set for first international trip at 94
Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is preparing for his first international trip in that role as he turns 94. According to The Salt Lake Tribune, the trip represents a significant milestone for the Church leader, who assumed the presidency in recent years.
August 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 9 sources
Church announces new Primary General Presidency
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new Primary General Presidency. The new presidency shared its hope for children around the world in a statement released through the Church's official newsroom.
August 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM MT · via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
Church humanitarian initiative reached 52 million people in 3 years
A Church-led humanitarian initiative has blessed 52 million people globally over just three years, according to LDS Living.
August 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · via LDS Living
Marriage rates declining at BYU; school launches new dating initiatives
Marriage rates among Brigham Young University students are declining, prompting the LDS Church-owned school to implement new programs aimed at facilitating romantic connections, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.
August 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
LDS podcaster and influencer dies in car crash
An "up-and-coming" Latter-day Saint podcaster and social media influencer died in a car crash, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. The individual had been building a following in LDS-focused digital media.
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 4 sources
BYU marriage rates declining; university steps in with dating initiatives
Marriage rates among BYU students are falling, prompting the LDS Church-owned university to launch new programs aimed at encouraging dating and relationships on campus. The Salt Lake Tribune reports on how BYU is actively working to reverse the trend through institutional matchmaking efforts.
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune