Philippines Celebrates Organization of 100th LDS Stake
September 9, 2017
The Philippines is now one of five countries with at least 100 stakes. Nevertheless, challenges remain.
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*UPDATE* Charlottesville, Mormons, and the Call to Stand for Justice
August 14, 2017
In the wake of racially charged violence and death in Charlottesville, Mormons—and their Church—can and should do more to combat racism.
General Authority Seventy Elder James J. Hamula Released, Excommunicated
August 8, 2017
In a rare move, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles announced the abrupt release and excommunication of Elder James. J Hamula.
LDS Church Ushers in the Modern Era with Parental Leave, Pants for Women, and Jacketless Dress Perks for Employees
June 28, 2017
The move comes a year after the Church loosened dress and grooming standards for Mormon missionaries.
Thomas S. Monson, LDS Church President, No Longer Participating In Regular Meetings
May 23, 2017
The announcement comes after the Mormon leader’s public appearances have decreased substantially in recent years.
US Congregational Growth Among Mormons Dips Substantially
May 17, 2017
The first four months of 2017 say the smallest number of organizations of new LDS congregations in years. But that’s not the whole story.
New #PrinceofPeace Video Released
March 20, 2017
This year’s #PrinceofPeace Easter campaign encourages us to find those who are examples of Christlike attributes.
Let’s Stop Shaming Elaine S. Dalton
March 2, 2017
The former Young Women General President came under fire for allegedly assuming Women’s March participants lacked virtue.
Guatemala Mission President Reportedly Detained over Fatal Auto Accident
February 21, 2017
President EJ Caffaro of the Guatemala City South Mission was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident in the city of Jalapa.
Remember the Controversy When the Mormon Church Purchased a Salt Lake City Street? It’s Happening Again – in Manti
February 2, 2017
Manti says it’s a good deal. Free speech advocates condemn plans to privatize a local road.
Stairway to Mormonism: A Review of Shaun Micallef’s Latest Spiritual Journey
January 24, 2017
With the opening of The Book of Mormon musical in Melbourne and now Australian comedian Shaun Micallef’s Stairway to Heaven documentary exploring the Church of
The “Friend” Gets Friendlier | 5 Upcoming Changes to the LDS Kids Magazine
November 22, 2016
The 2017 version of the Friend will include more calls to action and a renewed focus on preteens.
LDS Church to Produce New Live-Action Book of Mormon Video Series
November 17, 2016
The first videos are slated for a 2018 release.
BYU Separates Title IX Office from Honor Code Office, Grants Amnesty to Sexual Assault Victims
October 26, 2016
Major changes are underway with regard to how BYU helps victims of sexual assault.
186th Semiannual General Conference Tie Tracker
October 1, 2016
Join us throughout General Conference as we keep the tradition alive and analyze the neckwear of General Conference speakers.
Temple Announcement Predictions: 186th Semiannual General Conference
September 30, 2016
Where will new Mormon Temples be announced during the October 2016 Semiannual General Conference? Come play the game with us.
LDS Church Joins Snapchat, Allowing Spiritual Moments to Disappear in 10 Seconds
September 8, 2016
But will the Mormon Church fully utilize Snapchat to its awesomeness?
Details on Mormon Missionary Restrictions in Russia
July 20, 2016
Effective now, it’s a new ballgame for Mormon missionaries, err, volunteers in Russia
LDS Church Responds to Russian Law Curtailing Missionary Work
July 8, 2016
What will Russia’s new, punitive anti-terror law mean for Mormon missionaries?
Dear Salt Lake: There’s More than One Baseball Team in LA’s Media Market
July 5, 2016
The Dodgers have spent years welcoming General Authorities and Officers to throw the first pitch, but the Angels? Not so much.
Will the Utah Compromise Set the Tone for the Nation?
June 2, 2016
“My religious principles are not in any way, shape or form compromisable. But I actually believe I’m living my religion now as I look out and try to do good to those that maybe don’t agree with me, those that may hate me or loving my neighbor or trying to be respectful of other people.”
Reservations Available Now for Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple Open House
May 23, 2016
From mid-August to early September, you can tour Philadelphia’s newest icon.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Organizes First Stake in Czech Republic
May 18, 2016
The stake is the third in Central Europe.
Retiring Mormon Church Public Affairs Director Michael Otterson Called as President of London England Temple
May 10, 2016
Michael Otterson will now focus exclusively on the second mission of the Church.
186th Annual General Conference Tie Tracker
April 2, 2016
A seminannual tradition continues, and our necks will be the better for it.
Utah Needs Three More Temples
April 1, 2016
Utah currently has 17 temples. 3 more and it hits 20. We must make this happen. But where?
Temple Predictions, 186th General Conference
March 31, 2016
And now we gather for our semi-annual temple predictions. Join us, good citizens!
Women’s Conference: Why Helping Refugees Is Important to Me
March 29, 2016
I’m the child of a North Korean refugee. Women’s Conference meant a lot to me.
A Look Back at the “A Savior Is Born” Campaign
March 1, 2016
A look back at the Church’s most recent Christmas campaign.
Newest “Reply All” Podcast about Mormonism in Today’s Internet World
February 24, 2016
A podcast about the Internet discusses how the interwebs have shaped Mormonism over the past few years.
Americanisms in a Global Mormon Church
February 24, 2016
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a global church with a large dollop of Americanism mixed in. Here’s how it is for the rest of us.
“Hosannah!” Celebrate the LDS Church’s 150th Temple with a Big Ol’ Map
January 26, 2016
Ever seen a Mormon temple? What is it? Check out a glorious map of every temple on earth.
For the Complainer in All of Us – LDS Church Launches Facilities Issue Reporting App
January 19, 2016
The Church has appified fixing building problems with the Facilities Issue Reporting app.
Episode #310 – Helping LGBT Latter-day Saints Find Their Way with North Star International
January 15, 2016
Greg Harris, president of North Star International, joins us to talk about LGBT issues in the Church and how to be a follower of Christ.
LDS Church Creates Three New Missions
January 7, 2016
The total number of missions worldwide will stand at 409.
Spanish-language LDS Standard Works Updated
December 29, 2015
After first publishing its own Spanish Bible in 2009, the LDS Church publishes updates to the Spanish standard works. The last update came in 2013.
Stake Cancels Shortened Sunday Block Experiment
November 24, 2015
There are many calling to shorten the three-hour block Mormons currently attend on Sundays. One stake in Boston decided to do just that, then rethought it.
Episode #302 – Let My Refugees Go
November 19, 2015
Since the terrible ISIS attacks in Paris, loads of Mormons are shockingly against Syrian refugees being resettled in the United States. What gives?
Episode #301 – The Kids Aren’t Alright
November 12, 2015
A panel discussion with Steve Westover and Kurt Francom, both former bishops, as we dissect the changes to Handbook 1 that have troubled many Mormons.
Mormon Church Restricts Non-Adult Children of Gay Couples from Receiving Blessing or Baptism
November 5, 2015
Updates to Handbook 1 bring temporary restrictions on baptism in line with standards for polygamy, and redefine “apostasy.”