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The Latest: Protesters urge Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to protect children

The Latest: Protesters urge Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to protect children

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conference (all times local): 2:45 p.m. A leader with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is cautioning people to be aware that Satan tries to tempt them to use their bodies improperly […]

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Heightened intrigue for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints general conference in Utah

Heightened intrigue for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints general conference in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has rolled out a dizzying number of policy changes during his first two years at the helm of the faith, leading to heightened anticipation for what he may announce at this weekend’s church conference […]

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The Latest: President Nelson Speaks About LGBT Concerns

The Latest: President Nelson Speaks About LGBT Concerns

PROVO, Utah (AP) — The Latest on a speech by the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (all times local): 12:40 p.m. The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ is reaffirming that the religion must stick to its opposition of gay marriage […]

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Latter-day Saints gather to celebrate leader’s 95th birthday

Latter-day Saints gather to celebrate leader’s 95th birthday

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will celebrate president Russell M. Nelson’s 95th birthday with a gala in Salt Lake City. The Friday night event at the church conference center will include performances by Donny Osmond, Nathan Pacheco and the Tabernacle Choir at […]

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints changes rules against guns in church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints changes rules against guns in church

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Most members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints already knew they were discouraged from taking their guns to church on Sunday, but it is making sure that message is crystal clear by tweaking the policy to prohibit all “lethal weapons.” The previous […]

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Correction: NAACP-President Nelson Story

Correction: NAACP-President Nelson Story

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In a story July 22 about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ top leader speaking at the NAACP convention in Detroit, The Associated Press incorrectly quoted a passage from the Book of Mormon. The passage reads, “all are alike unto God,” not “all […]

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In NAACP speech, President Nelson urges love for all

In NAACP speech, President Nelson urges love for all

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ top leader urged people to love one another no matter their differences during a speech at the NAACP convention. President Russell M. Nelson said Sunday night in Detroit that everyone has a God-given responsibility to help make […]

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President Nelson To Speak At NAACP Convention

President Nelson To Speak At NAACP Convention

DETROIT-President Russell M. Nelson, the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address the 110th annual national convention for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Sunday at Detroit. In a press release issued by the Salt Lake City-based faith’s First Presidency, the hierarchy […]

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints updates mobile apps with name changes

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints updates mobile apps with name changes

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is renaming their mobile apps to align with the church’s recent decision to get rid of “Mormon” and “LDS” as the church continues a push to be known by the religion’s full name and not shorthand nicknames. […]

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Iconic Salt Lake Temple closing for major 4-year renovation

Iconic Salt Lake Temple closing for major 4-year renovation

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An iconic temple central to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faith will close for four years to complete a major renovation. Officials say they are keeping a careful eye on construction plans after a devastating fire this week at Notre Dame cathedral […]

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