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Latter-day Saints Join Global Leaders at UN Social Summit in Doha, Qatar
A delegation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, representing Latter-day Saint Charities, joined global leaders and humanitarian advocates at the November 4–6, 2025, United Nations (UN) World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar.
Rendering Announced for the Jakarta Indonesia Temple
From Singapore Newsroom As previously announced, the Jakarta Temple will be built on nearly 1.5 acres located at Synthesis Square on Jalan Gatot, Subroto Kav. 64 No. 177A, Subdistrict of Menteng Dalam, District of Tebet, South Jakarta City, Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia.
Elder Bednar Praises Bahraini Efforts to Promote Interfaith Dialogue
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, accompanied by his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, met on November 20, 2025, with His Excellency Mr. Ali Abdulla Al Aradi, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance in Manama, Bahrain.
Elder Bednar Visits BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He met with His Holiness Brahmavihari Swamiji, head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, who also oversees international...
Elder Bednar Meets with Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders
On November 17, 2025, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with His Excellency Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders in Abu Dhabi, to explore ways to promote peace, coexistence and human fraternity.
Church Participates in the Festival of Tolerance and Coexistence in the United Arab Emirates
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with government and community leaders, international scholars and creators to support global unity at the National Festival of Tolerance & Coexistence in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Elder Caussé Calls Care for God’s Creations an ‘Expression of Love’
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Gérald Caussé said Friday that preserving and caring for the earth and God’s children is “an expression of love for our Creator and a reflection of our sincere gratitude to Him.”
First Meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Dedicated in Azerbaijan
The first meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Azerbaijan was inaugurated by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the city of Baku, on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Elder Bednar Meets with Government Leaders in Uzbekistan
Elder David A. Bednar, a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and member of the church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, was welcomed today by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Church of Jesus Christ participated for the first time in Azerbaijan’s “Color of Diversity” inter-religious event