glad tidings

Favorable, beneficial, or happy news. Usually used with the verbs "give" or "bring." The union leader brought glad tidings to the striking workers that their demands for pay increases had been accepted by the company's management. I've come to bring you glad tidings. Your son's tour of duty is over and he will be returning home soon. I wish I could give glad tidings, but, unfortunately, the doctor confirmed that Nan's health is rapidly declining.