SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A high-ranking leader from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints vowed support this week for “peaceful efforts to overcome racism” while lamenting that some people in the movements are attacking religious freedom. Quentin L. Cook also defended early church leader Brigham Young. Young […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The annual Christmas concert by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ choir has been cancelled because of lingering concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The cancellation of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s holiday concert announced Friday by church officials is the latest sign […]
On Aug. 17 the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced more details in their plan of limited reopening of temples. The LDS church is implementing a 4 phase reopening plan for temples, with different temples going through different phases as there are different […]
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are deeply uncomfortable with President Donald Trump’s penchant for foul language, his tendency to pick on his enemies and his isolationist foreign policy. That could make a difference in Arizona, a potentially pivotal state in […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is asking all its members in Utah to wear face coverings when in public. The Deseret News reports that the Utah Area Presidency sent out the request in an email on Friday evening. The area presidency operates […]
According to a statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints posted on June 17, Elder Jeffery R. Holland has been admitted to the hospital after several days of illness. Elder Holland is a member of the LDS church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. According to Eric […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The customary white shirts and ties that have long been the signature outfit for young men serving missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will no longer be the only outfit choice. Church officials said Friday that some men will now be […]
BRIGHAM CITY, Utah (AP) — Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have long knocked on doors, shaken hands or walked up to strangers to spread their gospel. Now, the coronavirus pandemic has forced them to do their outreach online, in Facebook groups and through video calls. […]
In a letter posted June 6 by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints it was announced that the faith’s October 2020 general conference will be virtual only. In the letter it was stated that “as a worldwide organization we have an obligation to be […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints denounced racism and the violence occurring at protests around the country. It was the faith’s first public statement since volatile weekend demonstrations over the death of George Floyd. Russell M. Nelson said in a […]
