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Local congregation sees 160 baptisms in one year
A local congregation in Pilar, Argentina reported more than 160 baptisms over the course of a one-year period. The report included monthly figures from early 2026, showing 20 baptisms in January, 22 in February, 23 in March, and 17 in April, reflecting a steady...
Young Latter-day Saint athletes win medals at judo competition in Ecuador
Children from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cuenca, Ecuador, competed in a regional judo tournament that brought together participants from several provinces in Ecuador and from Peru. The competition was held in the 5–9 age category and featured...
FamilySearch showcased interactive family history experience at Buenos Aires Book Fair
FamilySearch participated for the fourth consecutive year in the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, held from April 23 to May 11, 2026, at La Rural in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The exhibit offered an interactive family history experience that invited visitors to...
Church and Operation Smile support free surgeries for children in Peru
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Operation Smile Peru participated in the XXIX International Surgical Program in Lima, Peru, providing free medical evaluations and surgeries for children with cleft lip and palate conditions. The program took place...
Church donates toys to patients at Mexico’s children’s hospital
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints carried out a service initiative at the Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez (HIMFG) in Mexico City in connection with Children’s Day. The activity took place on April 29, 2026, and included the donation...
Christian youth lead community cleanup in Peru
Youth from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints carried out a community cleanup service project in the district of San Martín de Porres in Lima, Peru. The activity took place on April 25, 2026, along the central median of Avenida Canta Callao between the...
Featured
Dirty soda, born from Latter-day Saint Word of Wisdom, goes mainstream
McDonald’s decision to add “dirty soda” to its national menu marks more than the arrival of a new beverage trend. It reflects the broader movement of a drink that grew quietly within a distinct religious culture and has now moved into the mainstream of American...
Vox answers how “Mormons” became so influential in pop culture
From Korean dramas to Japanese anime, famous food brands, Broadway musicals, and American TV shows, Mormon culture is gaining new visibility in global pop culture. What was once seen as a relatively insular religious community is now appearing more frequently in...
Christian missionary killed while rescuing five children
On a Sunday afternoon, Elder Patiole was walking along a street with his companion, Elder Timoteo, when they encountered five children trying to get home. As a car suddenly swerved toward them, Patiole acted instantly—pushing the children over a fence to safety and...
Do we follow the Prophet only when it’s convenient?
In the long history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members have often described their faith with a simple phrase: follow the prophet. The idea reflects a core belief—that God continues to guide His church through living prophets. Yet in an era of...
Faith On The Long Road: Vietnam’s Young Church of Jesus Christ
In a nation of nearly 100 million people, the Church remains almost invisible to the naked eye. Fewer than 1,000 members. About 40 full-time missionaries. Ten small congregations—four branches clustered around Hanoi in the north and six around Ho Chi Minh City in the...
Missionaries save family’s home from fire
The path to the small home stood quiet that afternoon, the kind of quiet that feels almost suspended in the tropical heat. Elder Villa Cruz and his missionary companion had just finished teaching a lesson when a sudden, unmistakable impression pressed upon both of...
Youth
Youth Ages 14–18 from 15 Nationalities Attend FSY Conference in Bangkok
Youth ages 14 to 18 from 15 nationalities across 13 countries gathered in Bangkok for the International For the Strength of Youth (FSY) Conference, organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The five-day event focused on helping participants...
FSY Conferences to Continue After Being Postponed for 2 Years Due to COVID-19
Latter-day Saint youth in the United States and Canada can look forward to next year with excitement as the church announced that it will continue FSY in 2022. The announcement was made following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions by the CDC. After being postponed...
No Matter How Chaotic It Is Stay On the Ship of Zion, Church General Authority Says
In the devotional with Young Single Adults, held virtually in Mexico, last Friday, Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela of the Mexico Area Presidency recalled the story of the Sweedish warship Vasa, a 17th-century vessel that has survived almost intact even until to this day. He...
Family
FamilySearch showcased interactive family history experience at Buenos Aires Book Fair
FamilySearch participated for the fourth consecutive year in the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, held from April 23 to May 11, 2026, at La Rural in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The exhibit offered an interactive family history experience that invited visitors to...
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence refers to physical and mental harm to an intimate partner or spouse. Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, irrespective of gender, age, and ethnicity. While the signs of physical abuse are usually evident through bodily...
The Lifelong Effects of Divorce on Children
The separation between the two spouses, visits to a divorce attorney and claiming child custody is definitely not a pleasant experience. Many spouses question themselves in the development of these events whether they should stay together for their children? While...
Mormon Celebrities
Fiancée of world-famous football player Cristiano Ronaldo posts Book of Mormon on Instagram
During a recent trip to Washington, D.C., model and entrepreneur Georgina Rodríguez, fiancée of Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, made an unexpected discovery in her hotel room: a copy of the Book of Mormon. She shared the find on Instagram on January 25,...
The girl from the famous meme got baptized to the Latter-day Saint Church
We all know the funny meme that swept the world. Many know her, but only a few know that she's a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was baptized on December 1, 2018, and currently lives in the United States. Chloe posted on...
Latter-day Saint Actor Reacts to Controversial ABS-CBN Franchise Denial
Greg Hawkins, the former 'Kuya Escort' for It's Showtime, expressed his dismay and support for his pro-Kapamilya friends after the Congress denied franchise renewal to the Philippines' top broadcasting station, ABS-CBN. "I understand that emotions are running high,...
Inspirational Messages
If you listen with the Spirit, your heart will be softened, your faith strengthened, and your capacity to love the Lord increased.
The proud depend upon the world to tell them whether they have value or not. Their self-esteem is determined by where they are judged to be on the ladders of worldly success. They feel worthwhile as individuals if the numbers beneath them in achievement, talent, beauty, or intellect are large enough. Pride is ugly. It says, If you succeed, I am a failure.
In today’s world, no matter our circumstances, it is essential that our preeminent identity is as a child of God.
The experience of same-sex attraction is a complex reality for many people. The attraction itself is not a sin, but acting on it is. Even though individuals do not choose to have such attractions, they do choose how to respond to them. With love and understanding, the Church reaches out to all God’s children, including our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters.
Faith
Young Women President outlines how 25-minute classes will be structured
Young Women President Emily Belle Freeman has shared new guidance on how Young Women classes will function under a shortened 25-minute Sunday schedule beginning in September. The updated approach focuses on making class time more intentional, discussion-based, and...
Christian missionary killed while rescuing five children
On a Sunday afternoon, Elder Patiole was walking along a street with his companion, Elder Timoteo, when they encountered five children trying to get home. As a car suddenly swerved toward them, Patiole acted instantly—pushing the children over a fence to safety and...
First Presidency invites world to Palm Sunday and Easter General Conference
The The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting people around the world to celebrate the Easter season by attending a Palm Sunday worship service and watching its upcoming global general conference. In a message released March 15, leaders of the church...
Mormon Answers
Answering Questions of Members, Investigators, and Non – Members of the Church
Does The Bible Mentioned Cremation, If So What Scripture Verse?
By: Dean West, Moroni Channel United States Of America Q: Does the Bible mention about cremation and if so, what scripture in the Bible? Allan, Ohio USA A: Generally, while the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is aware that cultural practices differ...
Is The Sabbath In The First Day Or In The Last Day Of The Week?
Answered By: Dean West, Moroni Channel Los Angeles California, USA Q: Hello.. Is the commandment changed that says the seventh day is the Sabbath??? or where is it written that the Sabbath is the first day of the week in the bible or changed from the seventh...
What Are The Errors Corrected In The Old Edition Of The Book Of Mormon?
By: Dean West, Response Team United States Of America Question What is the difference between last edition of BOM and this new edition, I want to know, what is the error corrected. Ernest, Lagos Nigeria Answer Besides some changes to study aids, Elder Neil L. Andersen...
Missionary Corner
Christian missionary killed while rescuing five children
On a Sunday afternoon, Elder Patiole was walking along a street with his companion, Elder Timoteo, when they encountered five children trying to get home. As a car suddenly swerved toward them, Patiole acted instantly—pushing the children over a fence to safety and...
Newly called apostle Clark G. Gilbert reflects on missionary service in Japan
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, recently sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared reflections on the enduring influence of his early missionary service in Japan and how those experiences shaped his...
Missionaries honored with Community Impact Award
Christian missionaries serving in the Washington Vancouver Mission were honored with a Community Impact Award during the Washougal City Council meeting last Monday, recognizing more than 20 years of consistent service to the local community. The award was presented by...