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Religion

Church takes precautions against Coronavirus

By Sadey Rose Nevin
February 29, 2020 12:00 AM
The Church is taking cautionary steps against the Coronavirus, including discouraging international travel to the April 2020 General Conference, postponing or reassigning missionaries to certain countries and adjusting Sunday and temple worship schedules in high-risk areas.
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Religion

First Presidency introduces new general handbook for Church leaders and members

By Alicia Matsuura
January 31, 2020 12:00 AM
A new handbook for leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was introduced to General Authorities and General Officers of the Church on Thursday, Jan. 30.
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Religion

Church announces updates to new ‘Children and Youth’ initiative

By Emma Benson
July 18, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on May 8, 2018 that it will launch a worldwide initiative for children and youth in January 2020. (Mormon Newsroom)
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Local

Couples can now be sealed in temple immediately after civil marriage

By Jenna Alton
May 06, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that couples no longer need to wait a year after a civil marriage to be sealed in one of the Church's temples. (Church Newsroom)
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Religion

Rome Temple a dream 'finally come true' for Italian Church members

By Madison Everett
April 01, 2019 12:00 AM
When plans to build a temple in Rome were announced in General Conference on Oct. 4, 2008, a native Italian, Cinzia Noble, could hardly believe it.
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Religion

Priesthood, women's sessions evolve

By Kendra Wise
October 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Hundreds of thousands of women, young women and girls 8 years old and older gathered around the world on Saturday, March 28, 2015, for the general women’s session of the 185th Annual General Conference. (Mormon Newsroom)
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Music

LDS Church announces hymnbook, children's songbook revisions

By Camille Baker
June 19, 2018 12:00 AM
Members of a congregation in Paris, France, sing a hymn during a worship service. (Mormon Newsroom)
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Religion

President Eyring one of several counselors to serve multiple presidents

By Caleb Turner
March 28, 2018 12:00 AM
President Eyring laughs with President Nelson as they are introduced as the new First Presidency on Jan. 15, 2018. President Eyring has served under three presidents in the presidency. (Dani Jardine)
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Local

Things you should know today: 1/16/2018

By Camille Baker
January 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Russell M. Nelson named 17th president of LDS Church
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Local

President Nelson poised to succeed Thomas S. Monson

By Camille Baker
January 11, 2018 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson is currently the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. President Nelson is expected to become the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Mormon Newsroom)
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Photo Galleries

Prophetic succession a sacred, careful process

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
January 08, 2018 12:00 AM
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles under late President Thomas S. Monson. Keeping with traditional prophetic succession practices, it is anticipated that senior apostle President Russell M. Nelson will be ordained as the next president of the church. (Mormon Newsroom)
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Religion

LDS Church releases, excommunicates Elder James J. Hamula

By Karenna Meredith
August 08, 2017 12:00 AM
LDS Church leaders excommunicated Elder James J. Hamula on August 7, 2017. (LDS Church)
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Religion

LDS Church announces, sustains new Primary General Presidency

By Alex E. J. Mohammad
April 03, 2016 12:00 AM
New leadership within the Primary General Presidency was announced during the 186th Annual General Conference.
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Local

Mormon voters disdain Trump; Trump Jr. doesn't get why

By Alex E. J. Mohammad
March 21, 2016 12:00 AM
Mormons have proven to be difficult for Donald Trump to sway, but his son says Mormons have more in common with Trump 'than with any other candidate.'
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Local

Local organization seeks to get students to the caucuses

By Chris Larson
March 12, 2016 12:00 AM
Many forces are combining to get BYU students to caucus meetings on March 22.
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Local

LDS Church adds to policy clarification

By Alex Clark
November 13, 2015 12:00 AM
The LDS Church clarified the updates to its policy handbook for local church leaders Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (LDS Church)
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Books

'Jesus the Christ' revered 100 years after publication

By Chris Larson
August 17, 2015 12:00 AM
James E. Talmage was a chemist and geologist who was asked to turn his intellect to writing about LDS doctrine including works like 'Jesus The Christ' and 'Articles of Faith.'
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Religion

President Henry B. Eyring: Speaking and acting in God's name

By Donovan Baltich
April 05, 2015 12:00 AM
President Henry B. Eyring speaks at priesthood session of general conference. (LDS.org)
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