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Across Europe this week, three global Christian leaders met with communities to listen, encourage, and learn. Their messages, rooted in following Jesus, building friendships across faiths, and trusting the rising generation, were delivered in public gatherings where friends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and members sat side by side.
From February 22 until March 1, 2026, communities across Europe will welcome three senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dale G. Renlund, Elder Gérald Caussé, and Elder S. Mark Palmer, as they meet with congregations, young people, civic partners, and friends of the Church.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that on Palm Sunday — March 29, 2026 — local congregations will hold a one-hour sacrament meeting unless a stake conference has already been scheduled. This is due to the Church’s annual general conference broadcast falling on Easter weekend.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that Elder Clark G. Gilbert has been called as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was called to serve on February 11 and ordained the following day by President Dallin H. Oaks and members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
The forgiveness that God recommends to us is magnificent and pacifying, even liberating and uplifting.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is calling new mission presidents and their companions for 188 missions worldwide, including 55 newly created missions. Most of these couples will begin their three-year service on or about July 1, 2026.
Following the tragic high-speed train collision near Adamuz, in the province of Córdoba, Spain, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Europe Central Area issued the following statement:
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:
“Now is the time for us to make our discipleship our highest priority. … It is neither too early nor too late for you to become a devout disciple of Jesus Christ.”