The World Report Podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

WR | Oct 2010 | Brigham City Temple Announced

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:00:00 MDT

Elder Boyd K. Packer dedicates the site of the future Brigham City Temple.

WR | Oct 2010 | California Helping Hands

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:00:00 MDT

An estimated 70,000 members from 154 stakes volunteered in service activities throughout the state to make a positive impact on their communities.

WR | Oct 2010 | Tabernacle Choir Celebrates 100 Years of Recording

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:00:00 MDT

The Tabernacle Choir celebrates one century of recording inspirational music in a special Pioneer Day performance.

WR | Oct 2010 | Arnold Friberg Passing

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:00:00 MDT

Many visited a public memorial held in honor of Arnold Friberg, artist of well-known Book of Mormon paintings and illustrations.

WR | Oct 2010 | New Primary Presidency

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:00:00 MDT

In the general conference of April 2010, a new Primary presidency was called and sustained.

WR | Oct 2010 | Elder Oaks Speaks at Constitution Forum

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:00:00 MDT

Elder Dallin H. Oaks urged citizens to maintain civility in political discourse and to promote patriotism.

WR | Oct 2010 | President Monson Speaks at Weber State University Graduation

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:00:00 MDT

President Monson spoke to 2,300 graduates and their families about the abundant life and facing their fears with a hopeful and positive attitude.

WR | Oct 2010 | Alex Haley Museum/FamilySearch

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:00:00 MDT

FamilySearch provides free and immediate global database access to visitors of the Alex Haley Museum.

WR | Oct 2010 | Jewish Genealogy Announcement

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:00:00 MDT

The Church has taken far-reaching measures to ensure that the names of Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust will not be used in temple ordinance work.

WR | Oct 2010 | National Genealogical Society Conference

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:00:00 MDT

Thousands of researchers attended the annual Family History Conference this spring to learn of new resources and methods of gathering genealogical history.

WR | Oct 2010 | City Creek Sky Bridge

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:00:00 MDT

A 140-foot steel bridge was put in place in the spring of this year as a benchmark in the City Creek project in Salt Lake City.

WR | Oct 2010 | Eco-Friendly Chapel

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:00:00 MDT

In response to conservation efforts, the first solar-powered meetinghouse in the Northern Hemisphere was built in Farmington, Utah.

WR | Oct 2010 | Salt Lake Temple Model

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:00:00 MDT

A model of the Salt Lake Temple is on display in the South Visitors’ Center on Temple Square. The model provides the general public with the opportunity to experience the beauty and reverence found inside the historic Salt Lake Temple.

WR | Oct 2010 | Los Angeles Temple Visitors’ Center

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:00:00 MDT

The new visitors’ center across from the Los Angeles Temple uniquely portrays the life and ministry of the Savior Jesus Christ.

WR | Oct 2010 | Temples Update

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:00:00 MDT

Temple groundbreaking ceremony in Utah and dedications in Ukraine, the Philippines, British Columbia, and Arizona.

WR | Oct 2010 | Mormon.org

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:00:00 MDT

The newly launched Mormon.org provides an exciting look into the lives of nearly 100,000 Latter-day Saints.

WR | Oct 2010 | Worship in China Announcement

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:00:00 MDT

Senior leadership meetings with the Chinese government formally acknowledge Church worship in China.

WR | Oct 2010 | Elder Christofferson Visits Chuuk

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:00:00 MDT

In May of this year, Elder D. Todd Christofferson dedicated the recently completed District Center on the shore of Chuuk Lagoon. Many members travel by boat to attend this beautiful place of worship.

WR | Oct 2010 | The Church in Russia

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:00:00 MDT

Members in Russia share stories of their conversion. They feel renewed optimism and excitement for the growth of the Church in their native land.

WR | Apr 2010 | Elder M. Russell Ballard visits the Dominican Republic

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:00:00 MDT

Elder M. Russell Ballard visits the Dominican Republic to meet with local members and leaders to reflect on the Church’s progress there. Church membership has grown to over 110,000 members in just over 30 years.

WR | Apr 2010 | Kiev Ukraine Temple Statue Placement

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:30:00 MDT

The Kiev Ukraine Temple marked a construction milestone as the statue of the angel Moroni was placed on the temple spire. The temple dedication is planned for this fall.

WR | Apr 2010 | Andrea Bocelli Sings with Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:00:00 MDT

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli partnered with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square this last fall.

WR | Apr 2010 | Joseph Smith Papers

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:30:00 MDT

The newest volume in the Joseph Smith Series, Revelations and Translations is now available. It contains over 700 pages of full-color photographic reproductions of the actual handwritten revelations.

WR | Apr 2010 | Book of Mormon Anniversary

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:00:00 MDT

In March of this year, the Church marked the 180th anniversary of the Book of Mormon. It has been published in more than 80 languages.

WR | Apr 2010 | Choir Christmas Concert with Natalie Cole

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:30:00 MDT

Christmas concert performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with special guests, Natalie Cole and David McCullough.

WR | Apr 2010 | President Thomas S. Monson Introduces Temples

Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 MDT

Temple updates on upcoming temples in British Columbia, Utah, Florida, Japan, Brazil, and Chile.

WR | Apr 2010 | Ogden Utah Temple Announcement

Sun, 23 May 2010 11:30:00 MDT

The Ogden Utah Temple will soon undergo renovation to completely change the exterior appearance.

WR | Apr 2010 | Elder Dallin H. Oaks Speaks at Harvard

Sun, 16 May 2010 11:00:00 MDT

Elder Dallin H. Oaks speaks to Harvard students and faculty about the nature of God, the purpose of life, and the search for truth.

WR | Apr 2010 | Cardinal George Speaks at BYU

Sun, 09 May 2010 10:30:00 MDT

Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, visited BYU in Provo and delivered a message of religious freedom to students and faculty.

WR | Apr 2010 | Mormon Battalion Visitors’ Center

Sun, 02 May 2010 09:30:00 MDT

The newly remodeled Mormon Battalion Visitors’ Center in Southern California celebrates its grand opening.

WR | Apr 2010 | Brazil Helping Hands 10-Year Anniversary

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:00:00 MDT

Thousands of Latter-day Saint volunteers and friends of the Church gathered along the country’s Copa Cabana Beach to help pick up and clean up. This event marks the 10-year anniversary for Mormon Helping Hands in Brazil

WR | Apr 2010 | Tsunami Recovery in Samoa

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:50:00 MDT

More than 60 tons of food and emergency supplies arrived within days in response to the tsunami that hit Samoa.

WR | Apr 2010 | Chile Earthquake Response

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:40:00 MDT

LDS Charities and other Church agencies responded to the 8.8 earthquake in Chile.

WR | Apr 2010 | Haiti Relief

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:30:00 MDT

Within hours of the Haiti earthquake, the Church sent humanitarian aid to victims. Long-term plans are in place to help restore normalcy and hope to the people of Haiti.

WR | Oct 2009 | Navy Medical Ship Volunteers

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:30:00 MDT

Church members volunteer as nurses, administrators, and translators on a Navy medical ship.

WR | Oct 2009 | In the News

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:30:00 MDT

Worldwide news pertaining to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

WR | Oct 2009 | Temple Updates

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:30:00 MDT

Temple updates on upcoming temples in British Columbia, the Philippines, Ukraine, Brazil, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

WR | Oct 2009 | Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:30:00 MDT

The Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple is dedicated. This is the 130th operating temple and the fourth temple in the Salt Lake Valley.

WR | Oct 2009 | Cathedral of the Madeleine

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:30:00 MDT

President Thomas S. Monson speaks at the centennial celebration of the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

WR | Oct 2009 | Day of Service

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:45:00 MDT

Thousands of Church members volunteer in a day of service in the southeast United States.

WR | Oct 2009 | Santa Biblia

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:45:00 MDT

The Church has released the LDS version of the Holy Bible in Spanish.

WR | Oct 2009 | Mormon Battalion

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:45:00 MDT

Go behind the scenes for a new film that retraces the journey of the Mormon Battalion.

WR | Oct 2009 | Church History Library

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:30:00 MDT

After fifteen years of planning and four years of construction, the Church History Library is now open to the public.

WR | Oct 2009 | Russia/Ukraine visit

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:25:00 MDT

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Elder Neil L. Andersen make a historic trip to Eastern Europe.

WR | Oct 2009 | Elder Andersen's Call to the Twelve

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:00 MDT

An Idaho native and father of four, Elder Neil L. Andersen is called as the newest member of the Twelve Apostles.

WR | April 2009 | A Brand New Year

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:00:00 MDT

Church youth welcome the new year.

WR | April 2009 | In the News

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:30:00 MDT

Worldwide news pertaining to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

WR | April 2009 | Christmas Concert

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 MDT

Christmas concert performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with special guests, Edward Herrmann and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

WR | April 2009 | Temple Update

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:30:00 MDT

New temple announcements and dedications.

WR | April 2009 | Family Dinner

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:00:00 MDT

BYU research study on the importance of family dinner.

WR | April 2009 | Addiction Recovery

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 MDT

Addiction recovery program for Church members.

WR | April 2009 | Ecuador Welfare

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:00:00 MDT

Church welfare and microfarming program in Ecuador.

WR | April 2009 | Santa Biblia

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:00 MDT

LDS Edition of the Holy Bible in Spanish now available.

WR | April 2009 | Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Fri, 15 May 2009 08:00:00 MDT

Summary of Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin's funeral.