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Relief Society in Action: November 2024

Sharing Joy in Portugal: Elder Soares’ Heartfelt Mission 

From Europe Newsroom Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Rosana, have concluded a 12-day ministry in Western Europe with a visit to Portugal. 

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The Church Funds New Mother and Child Hospital in Ghana

From Africa Newsroom Residents of the Bolgatanga region of Ghana received a significant and critically-needed boost to maternity and child care with the commissioning of a new 50-bed hospital on 14 November 2024.  Construction of the facility was a multi-organizational project, with funding for the hospital provided by The Church of Jesus Christ...

Sister Yee Encourages European Saints to Develop Relationship with God

From Europe Newsroom “The Lord never misses an opportunity to love and bless His children,” said Sister Kristin M. Yee, second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who concluded a 10-day ministry to four countries in Northern Europe. 

Elder Stevenson Ministers in Four Countries Across Central Europe

From Europe Newsroom Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, accompanied by his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, recently completed a ten-day ministry tour across Europe, visiting members and missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Netherlands, Greece, Bulgaria, and Italy from October 17–27, 2024....

Recognition Awarded to The Church of Jesus Christ for Its Impact on Education in Guatemala 

The Commission on Education, Science and Technology of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala awarded a special recognition to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its contribution to transforming the public education system in various locations across the country.

Summary of 2024 Light the World News

This page provides a summary of the news and information about the 2024 Light the World Giving Machines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

President of Paraguay Receives Visit from Elder Gong

The President of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña Palacios received a visit from Elder Gerrit W. Gong, an Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

First Presidency Welcomes Bulgarian Leader to Temple Square

The First Presidency welcomed Georgi Panayotov, Ambassador of Bulgaria to the United States, to the Church Administration Building on Temple Square on Thursday, November 14, 2024.