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Tongan Government and Faith Leaders Discuss Needs and Opportunities to Lift Lives
From New Zealand Newsroom
The Church of Jesus Christ Provides Life-saving Medical Equipment to Papua New Guinea Hospital
From Papua New Guinea Newsroom In Papua New Guinea’s economically challenged Western Province, the provincial capital of Daru struggles to provide modern medical care to its citizens. Despite the service of dedicated doctors, nurses and medical professionals, cutting edge medical equipment is often in short supply.

Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul-Adha in Church of Jesus Christ Meetinghouse
From Australia Newsroom Muslims gathered inside a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a prayer to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, a holy Islamic festival, in Campbelltown, Australia, on 7 June.

President Nelson Dedicates the Syracuse Utah Temple
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Church President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This is the 24th dedicated temple in Utah (the Salt Lake Temple and Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple are under renovation) and the 206th temple in the Church.

The Church of Jesus Christ Strengthens Global Effort to Help Women and Children
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is bolstering its global initiative to improve the health and well-being of women and children.

'From Canyons to Coastlines': Highlights from BYU Chamber Orchestra's Visit to Australia
From Australia Newsroom The Brigham Young University Chamber Orchestra recently visited Australia, including performances in Melbourne, Hobart, and Perth.

Fijian Children Share Jesus’s Love Through Service
From New Zealand Newsroom When Elsie Gaunavinka, watched the Friend to Friend: Sharing Jesus’s Love Through Service broadcast from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she knew there was service to be done, and just who would do it: Primary children.

The BYU Chamber Orchestra Creates Harmony Through Service
From Australia Newsroom Students at Brigham Young University - founded, supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - are inspired by the motto “Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve”. It was evident that the BYU Chamber Orchestra musicians have taken that motto to heart as they served others during their tour in Australia
Papua New Guinea’s Fourth Stake is Created in Lae
From Papua New Guinea Newsroom After decades of slow but steady growth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now blossoming in Papua New Guinea. For the second time in less than a year, a cluster of small congregations, known as a district, is becoming a stake, with larger congregations and entirely local leadership. *

'The Time is Now to Accelerate the Work', Says Apostle to Saints in the South Pacific
From New Zealand Newsroom Members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the South Pacific united in faith over the last several days to hear inspiring words and guidance given by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.