The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - EU & Intl. Affairs

26/03/2026

On March 24, we had the privilege of hosting the roundtable "Caring for Those in Need: Collective Responses to Global Crises," bringing together humanitarian partners, public officials, and faith leaders.

We were especially grateful for the insights shared by Presiding Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, Elder Rubén V. Alliaud, and Dániel Solymári (Hungary Helps), along with valued partners including Mamar Merzouk (UN World Food Programme) and Jean-Yves Terlinden (Caritas Europa).

Their reflections were a powerful reminder that humanitarian work is not just about responding to needs—but about working together with compassion, trust, and a shared sense of purpose.

The newly released 2025 Caring for Those in Need report reflects this shared effort—made possible through collaboration, compassion, and countless individuals quietly doing good every day. We are thankful to all who joined us and contributed to such a meaningful conversation.

Please use the link below to view all photos:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCP9er

06/03/2026

The EU & International Affairs Office had the great pleasure of hosting a celebratory dinner in honor of International Women's Day earlier this week. We welcomed women from both diplomatic and civic communities, as well as our keynote speaker Dr. Maria-Georgiana Teodorescu, Member of the European Parliament from Romania.

We are so grateful to all of the women who joined us and participated in our exchange regarding the essential roles women play. May we all come together this next week in celebration of all women throughout the world.



Use the link below to access all of the photos from our dinner:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCM6n5

05/03/2026

In celebration of the upcoming International Women's Day this next week, we had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable which highlighted how freedom of religion or belief helps women flourish, as individuals and as contributors to their community.

We were honored to welcome Dr. Adina Portaru, senior counsel at ADF International; Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life; and Marcela Szymanski, Head of International Advocacy at Aid to the Church in Need, as our roundtable panelists. We sincerely appreciated the time they spent with us and the thoughtful perspectives they shared.

We are so grateful to all of those who attended our roundtable, and may we all continue to celebrate women, not only this week, but throughout the year.

Please use the link below to view all of our photos on Flickr:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCMgQa

27/02/2026

We were delighted to welcome members of the diplomatic community and many friends to the opening reception of our new EU & International Affairs Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here in Brussels this past Wednesday.

The evening was filled with thoughtful conversations and a spirit of cooperation as we celebrated this new chapter together. Thank you to all who joined us and helped make the occasion so meaningful.

Please use the link below to view all of the photos from our event:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/churchineu/482tjsL8HH

30/01/2026

We were pleased to welcome colleagues and partners on the 21st of January for an insightful discussion on key priorities for the year ahead at the European Parliament. Speakers addressed EU efforts to counter polarization and hate speech, strengthen Article 17 dialogue, and advance the right to freedom of religion or belief.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a meaningful exchange of ideas.

Read our full article about the event here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/church-hosts-breakfast-briefing-religious-freedom-article-17-bf3de

View the photos from the event here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCHKfc

BRUSSELS — On January 21, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a breakfast briefing, bringing together representatives from the European Parliament, European Commission, European External Action Service, and civil society to discuss priorities for the year ahead. The exchange foc...

28/09/2025

With sorrow we announce that Russell M. Nelson, beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died. He was 101 — the oldest president in the history of the Church.

For more information on the life and ministry of President Russell M. Nelson, see below:

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09/09/2025

Happy 101st birthday, President Russell M. Nelson!

As the Leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints turns 101, he writes about the importance of respect.

20/06/2025

Today, on World Refugee Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and dignity of all who have been displaced from their homes.

We are reminded of Christ's instruction to welcome the stranger and to see every person as a child of God. As Elder Patrick Kearon said, "The Savior knows how it feels to be a refugee—He was one."

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to support refugee relief efforts worldwide through partnerships that provide shelter, education, healthcare, and hope.

Wherever we live, we can build communities of belonging and peace.

11/06/2025

Thank you to all who joined us for today’s Faith & AI breakfast briefing in Brussels. It was a meaningful morning of honest reflection and future-focused discussion.

As Professor Medlir Mema reminded us, “Concerns about AI can actually bring us together... AI itself can be both a tool for interfaith collaboration, but also can be a subject of interfaith collaboration.”

We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this conversation possible, and look forward to continuing the work together.

11/06/2025

This morning in Brussels, the EU & International Affairs Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is convening a timely breakfast briefing on Faith & AI: How AI is transforming religious engagement, humanitarian outreach, and FoRB advocacy.

Joined by guest speaker Prof. Medlir Mema and a diverse group of leaders, we’re exploring both the potential and challenges of emerging technologies in spiritual, social, and justice-oriented spaces.

Follow for updates, insights, and reflections from today’s discussion.

19/05/2025

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a congratulatory letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following the Mass of Inauguration.

Read the full letter here:

Representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Matthew S. Holland of the Seventy attended the Mass of Inauguration for His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Church was one of the global religions that were present for this event, joining government and interfaith leaders at the Vatican.

Elder Holland joined other global faith representatives for a private audience with Pope Leo on Monday. In association with these and other events, Elder Holland presented a congratulatory letter from the First Presidency. The text of that letter can be found below.

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Your Holiness:

On behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we send our warmest regards upon your election as the Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. This vital responsibility requires great wisdom, humility, strength, and compassion. Your lifetime of faith and admirable character leave you well prepared to answer this call to serve God’s children.

We deeply appreciate our longstanding relationship with the Catholic Church and the many ways we have worked together to relieve suffering around the globe. We look forward to continuing our work towards a world where peace, human life and dignity, and religious freedom are cherished and protected. We share your commitment to follow the example of Jesus Christ and welcome further opportunities to collaborate in caring for those in need.

May the Lord guide and sustain you as you embark on this weighty new ministry that is so vital and needed in the world today.

Sincerely,

Russell M. Nelson
Dallin H. Oaks
Henry B. Eyring