SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A judge has tossed out a lawsuit filed by a member of one of Utah’s most prominent families and brother of a former governor against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. James Huntsman had accused the Utah-based faith known widely as the Mormon […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Members of the faith widely known as the Mormon church remain deeply divided on vaccines and mask-wearing despite consistent guidance from church leaders. Members who support the stance say they fear that some Latter-day Saints who refuse to get vaccinated are allowing their political views […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A conservative member of Utah’s board of education who criticized the use of a gay pride flag in a social media post is under investigation. The Utah State Board of Education said Tuesday that Natalie Cline’s post does not represent the school board and that […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has renewed its prior calls to members to get a COVID-19 vaccine and to wear face masks in public gatherings. Church leaders said Thursday that available vaccines have proven to be both safe and effective and urged […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A former Utah governor and U.S. Health and Human Services secretary has been named as the new president of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Mike Leavitt’s new role leading the world-famous choir was announced Friday. The choir, formerly known as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, […]
In an email sent to members on June 16, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced that the Manti Temple has been moved into phase three of the reopening process. Phase three includes everything allowed in phases one and two with the addition of temple work on […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are unveiling $9.25 million in new educational and humanitarian projects as they seek to build on an alliance formed with the NAACP in 2018. Church President Russell M. Nelson said at a news conference Monday […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A decision by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to kick out a sex therapist who had publicly challenged the faith’s policies on sexuality has triggered concerns from mental health professionals. They fear the move will further embolden a culture of shame that […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A session that used to be reserved for men only at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ twice-annual conference has been scrapped. Church leaders said Monday that the decision was made because the session is now available online for anyone to watch. The […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A sex therapist in Utah who was expelled from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints after publicly challenging her faith’s policies on sexuality has appealed the disciplinary action. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Natasha Helfer made her appeal in a letter to […]
