International
Church marks 40 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Church News reports the milestone reflects four decades of LDS Church activity in the central African nation.
September 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM MT · via Church News
LDS leaders join Catholic cardinal at interfaith gathering in Argentina
Latter-day Saint leaders participated in an interfaith gathering in Argentina alongside a Catholic cardinal, according to Church News. The event reflects the Church's ongoing efforts to build relationships with other religious leaders in Latin America, where both Catholicism and Mormonism have significant followings.
September 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via Church News
Former Latter-day Saint explains conversion to Islam in Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune profiles two Utah converts to Islam — a former Latter-day Saint and an agnostic — who explain their journeys to the faith. The former LDS member describes finding "a lot of connections" between the two religions, including emphasis on family, prophets, and structured worship.
September 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Apostle Rasband ministers to Haitian Latter-day Saints at Dominican border
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with Haitian Latter-day Saints and missionaries at the Dominican Republic border following instability in Haiti. The apostle described the ministry as "a heavenly experience" as he visited with members displaced by ongoing violence.
September 15, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via Church News · 2 sources
Latter-day Saints and Sikhs in Dubai mark 11 years of service partnership
Church News reported on the 11th annual joint service project between Latter-day Saints and Sikhs in Dubai, continuing a tradition of interfaith humanitarian cooperation in the United Arab Emirates. Both communities represent religious minorities in the region.
September 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM MT · via Church News · 2 sources
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 · 5 sources
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