Tsunami-hit Tonga Islands suffer extensive damage as nation remains cut off
An undersea volcanic eruption near the Kingdom of Tonga Saturday afternoon, 2021 January 15, triggered tsunami waves and ash falls that damaged the island nation. It was the biggest recorded on Earth for 30 years, according to experts. “We are praying earnestly for...
Temples will continue to operate despite Omicron surge, Church releases statement
The Temple Department has released the following statement: After a brief closure at the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began resuming operations in May 2020. Since that time, ordinances are being provided...
Church implements additional COVID-19 protocols following surge in the Provo MTC
PROVO — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday, 30 December 2021, that it will implement additional health protocols following the surge of positive COVID-19 cases at the flagship MTC. “The Provo MTC continues to operate at a reduced...