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Dieter F. Uchtdorf has been called to serve as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He received the official appointment and was set apart by Church President Dallin H. Oaks on Thursday, January 8, 2026, upon the passing of the late President Jeffrey R. Holland, who died on December 27, 2025.
The past year was one of milestones, mourning and momentum for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The days were punctuated with sorrow from tragedies such as those in Lesotho and Michigan, as well as joy and progress from expanded opportunities for service and the continued growth of the Church around the globe.
Following the tragic fire that occurred in the ski resort town of Crans‑Montana, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Europe Central Area issued the following statement:
With heavy hearts, we announce that President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m. MST from complications associated with kidney disease, while surrounded by his family. He was 85.
Today, 24 November 2025, marks the 175th anniversary of an event of special significance for the beginnings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Europe—and therefore also in Switzerland.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in collaboration with IFS-Emmaus, began the much-needed redevelopment of the residential facilities in Doboj.
The 2025 First Presidency’s Christmas devotional broadcast released on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
A sense of reverence and joy filled Avenue des Arts, within the view of the royal palace in Brussels, as dignitaries, media representatives and local members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered to mark the groundbreaking of the Brussels Belgium Temple, the first House of the Lord built by the Church in the country.
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The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent.
Ambassador at Large Robert Řehák, Chair of the Article 18 Alliance (International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance), addresses participants at the High-Level International Conference of the Article 18 Alliance on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Prague Castle.
Copyright Notice: Photo courtesy of the Institute of International Relations Prague.