SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it’s planning to build eight new temples and renovate several older ones including the faith’s flagship temple in Salt Lake City. Church President Russell M. Nelson announced Sunday during a church conference that six of the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are preparing for more changes as they gather in Utah for a twice-yearly conference to hear from the faith’s top leaders. Church President Russell M. Nelson has implemented a host of changes in his first […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has generated buzz in his first year by becoming one of the most visible, active and decisive presidents in modern church history and implementing a number of big changes, including repealing rules directed at […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is renaming websites, social media handles and email addresses as the faith pushes to be known by the religion’s full name and not shorthand names that have been used for generations by church members and others. The […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — On weekday mornings, Reid Cornish fills his water bottle, grabs his headphones and in-line skates and sets out. After a quick walk from his parents’ apartment in downtown Salt Lake City, he reaches his parking lot of choice, turns on “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack and […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Some woman candidates for public office, who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are worried that a recommended social media break could hurt their campaigns. Russell M. Nelson, the president of the church, challenged women of the faith to take […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints plans to establish a second temple in Washington County in southwestern Utah, the 20th temple either currently open or planned in the faith’s home state. Establishment of a second temple in Washington County was among 12 new […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints wants members, the media and others to use the faith’s full name, saying nicknames are “a major victory for Satan.” Addressing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ twice-yearly conference Sunday in Salt […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The well-known Mormon Tabernacle Choir was renamed Friday to strip out the word Mormon in a move showing the faith’s new president is serious about ending shorthand names for the religion that have been used for generations by church members and previously promoted by the […]
President Russell M. Nelson announced two significant organizational changes Saturday night designed to help everyday Latter-day Saints in congregations throughout the world minister more like Jesus Christ. “Tonight we announce a significant restructuring of our Melchizedek Priesthood quorums to accomplish the work of the Lord more effectively,” President Nelson said […]
