Elder Bednar impressed by common thread of faith among diverse Latter-day Saints in the Pacific

‘They love the Savior,’ the Apostle says of Latter-day Saints following ministry to 4 nations: Australia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji

Published: June 10, 2025, 5:16 p.m. MDT

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles makes a heart sign during a devotional in Suva, Fiji. The Bednars ministered in four nations in the Pacific Area May 15-25, 2025. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Elder David A. Bednar’s recent ministry to four nations in the Pacific offered the Apostle a glimpse into the area’s great diversity — both culturally and within the development of the Church.

The Church in Brisbane, Australia, for example, is well-established. The first known Latter-day Saints to live in the state of Queensland — the Australian state where Brisbane is located — arrived in 1874.

Today, Brisbane is the country’s third-largest city and is home to close to 10 stakes and will soon welcome a second temple. President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for the south portion of the metropolitan area on April 7, 2024.

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