International
BYU Kennedy Center director killed in bike accident in Provo
The director of Brigham Young University's David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies was killed this week when struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Provo, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. The center is a nationally recognized hub for international research and study.
September 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Elder Soares meets Mexican officials, journalists during ministry visit
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with members, missionaries, religious leaders, news media, and government officials during a ministry assignment in Mexico, Church News reports in its September 8 daily newscast video.
September 10, 2026 at 3:23 AM MT · via YouTube / Church News · 6 sources
Church commemorates 125th anniversary in Japan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commemorated 125 years of presence in Japan on September 1, with Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles concluding a ministry tour to East Asia and Micronesia.
September 8, 2026 at 12:02 AM MT · via Church Newsroom · 2 sources
Tongan missionary dies from illness while serving in Ghana
Elder Peiholani Kaumāvae Vave, a Tongan Latter-day Saint missionary, died while serving in Ghana, according to a video report by the Mormonish Podcast. Tributes have been shared across Tonga and West Africa honoring the young missionary.
September 7, 2026 at 12:02 AM MT · via YouTube / Mormonish Podcast
Elder Soares holds dialogue meetings with Mexican leaders, press
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with journalists, religious leaders, government officials, missionaries and Church members during a recent visit to Mexico City, according to the Church Newsroom. The events focused on dialogue, shared values, service and the gospel.
September 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · 2 sources
Church marks 125 years in Japan with Elder Bednar's ministry visit
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commemorated its 125th anniversary in Japan on September 1, as Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles concluded a ministry visit to East Asia and Micronesia.
September 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · 3 sources
Nearly 800 shelter in LDS meetinghouses during Philippine monsoon floods
Nearly 800 people sought shelter in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouses across the Philippines as monsoon rains caused widespread flooding, the Church's Philippines news site reports.
September 2, 2026 at 2:06 AM MT · via news-ph.churchofjesuschrist.org
Church expands child nutrition screening in Mozambique
Church leaders in Mozambique are expanding child nutrition screening and intervention efforts in the Maputo area, according to Church News. The program aims to identify and address malnutrition among children in local communities.
September 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM MT · via Church News
Tempe temple leader missing after Nepal floods kill 900
A Tempe temple leader and nine pilgrims are missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet killed more than 900 people. The group was on a sacred pilgrimage when the disaster struck.
September 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM MT · via AZFamily · 6 sources
UNICEF, LDS Church partner on maternal care in South Asia
UNICEF and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a collaboration to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare in South Asia. The partnership will focus on improving healthcare access and outcomes for mothers and infants across the region.
August 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via UNICEF · 5 sources
Church honors late Norwegian King Harald V
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement honoring King Harald V of Norway following his death on August 28 at age 89. He has been succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon.
August 29, 2026 at 6:04 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 3 sources
Elder Stevenson meets Cali mayor on Colombia earthquake relief
Elder Gary E. Stevenson met with Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder to discuss earthquake relief and long-term recovery efforts as Church members and volunteers continue aiding affected families in Colombia.
August 29, 2026 at 10:03 AM MT · via Church Newsroom · 3 sources