Elder Caleb Martin, a 21-year-old missionary serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, prompting condolences from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
President Jeffrey R. Holland was laid to rest in his hometown of St. George, Utah, with a ceremony attended by church leaders, family, and community members, honoring his life and service as a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Funeral services for President Jeffrey R. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held on December 31, 2025, at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, with the service streamed in multiple languages and open to the public, as he is laid to rest in St. George, Utah.
Jeffrey R. Holland, a senior leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and next in line to become the church's president, has died at age 85 due to complications from kidney disease, leaving a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
President Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and former president of BYU, died at age 85 due to complications from kidney disease, leaving a legacy of faith, education, and service.
In 2025, President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emphasized Jesus Christ's central role in salvation, highlighting His resurrection, Atonement, and teachings, and encouraged followers to model their lives after Christ's self-sacrifice, especially during the Christmas season.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that President Jeffrey R. Holland is hospitalized for health issues, is receiving expert care, and appreciates the prayers and support during the Christmas season.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its guidelines to encourage members to use a preferred or Church-published edition of the Bible in church settings, highlighting the King James Version in English but also recognizing other translations for better understanding, especially for younger or neurodivergent members. The aim is to enhance comprehension and faith through accessible scripture, supported by modern scholarship and revelation.
The First Presidency announced the opening, open house, and dedication dates for the Bacolod Philippines Temple in 2026, and also revealed that the San José California Temple will be renamed the Sunnyvale California Temple. Additionally, preliminary work is set to begin on the new Fairview Texas Temple, with more temples planned across the Philippines and California.
A new temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be built in Portland, Maine, marking the first in the state, with the announcement made during a Christmas devotional by Elder Allen D. Haynie, highlighting the significance of increased access to church ordinances.
A former Marine, Thomas Sanford, targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, killing four people and setting the church on fire, motivated by anti-religious beliefs against the Mormon community, according to the FBI.
President Dallin H. Oaks has been named the new leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, succeeding the late President Russell M. Nelson, and will serve as the head of the First Presidency along with his counselors, marking a significant leadership transition for the church.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it will reveal its new First Presidency in a live broadcast, following the death of President Russell M. Nelson, with the church currently led by the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
After a deadly attack on a Michigan LDS chapel, Mormon church member David Butler raised over $300,000 for the gunman's family, emphasizing compassion and love for enemies despite the tragedy, and highlighting the complex human impact of the incident.
A special tribute broadcast and public funeral services are scheduled to honor President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who passed away at age 101. The events include a live-streamed tribute, a public viewing, and a funeral service at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, with global broadcasts and multilingual options.