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Utah liquor sales increase again as population diversifies

November 02, 2015 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — Alcohol sales in Utah increased again last year — likely an indication of a diversified population and a thriving tourism sector.
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World Congress of Families IX: Panel discusses decline of faith, morality and family

October 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Father Josiah Trenham addresses an audience during a plenary panel on the decline of faith Thursday morning at the World Congress of Families in Salt Lake City. (Steven Potter)
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Fraudulent documents jumpstarted 'revolution' in LDS Church approach to history

October 28, 2015 12:00 AM
Photograph of 'The Joseph Smith Papers: Revelations and Translations' Volume 3
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Mormons encouraged to review past sessions before General Conference

October 01, 2015 12:00 AM
Remembering past sessions of conference while preparing for the upcoming 185th Semiannual General Conference session can help members of the LDS Church recommit to a lifetime of becoming like the Savior.
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Mormons acknowledge early polygamy days at renovated history museum

September 30, 2015 12:00 AM
Laurel and Hyrum Ence tour the Mormon Church History Museum in Salt Lake City. The Mormon church’s renovated history museum set to reopen this week features a small and surprising display about an uncomfortable part of the faith’s history that for generations has been glossed over: polygamy. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Pope Francis' first US visit pertinent to all Christians

September 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Pope Francis, speaks in Washington D.C. on Sept. 24, 2015. He is accompanied by Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, John Boehner. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Church leaders counsel members on same-sex marriage decision

July 06, 2015 12:00 AM
After same-sex marriage was legalized, the LDS church leaders released a document for members to understand how to go forward regarding the Supreme Court's decision.
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Passive-aggressive behaviors hurt BYU student relationships

April 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Emily Woods always wanted to serve a mission. She submitted her papers immediately after turning 19 and was called to serve in Paraguay for 18 months.
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LGBT and religious rights legislation round-up

March 20, 2015 12:00 AM
A look back at one of the most hotly debated issues of this legislative session.
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BYU gospel choir sings testimonies with 'soul'

February 12, 2015 12:00 AM
Students in the BYU Gospel Choir hope to share their testimonies by praising and worshiping God through gospel music in performances this week.
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BYU study links education to religious involvement

February 10, 2015 12:00 AM
The Brigham Young University campus. A recent sociology study links higher education to higher levels of Church activity.
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LDS in Senate and House of Representatives

January 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been involved in politics since Joseph Smith ran for president in 1844. Many other Mormons have held government positions, on both a state and federal level. Ezra Taft Benson, the 13th president of the Church, served as the secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Utah's current governor, Gary Herbert, is also a member of the Church.
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Mormons going for gold

February 12, 2014 12:00 AM
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The unbreakable bond between Mormons and Catholics

February 07, 2014 12:00 AM
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Notre Dame legend Rudy Ruettiger meets and greets at BYU football fireside

November 23, 2013 12:00 AM
It really is a small world after all, even at Mormon devotionals in mid-western Indiana.
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The Church in the Middle East: Balancing religion and culture

February 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be found across the world, with a surprising concentration of members in the Middle East.
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More Mormons voted for Bush than Romney

November 12, 2012 12:00 AM
A recent Pew analysis on the election 2012 exit polls showed more Mormons voted for George W. Bush as president than for Mitt Romney.
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Blog: What does the rest of the world have to say about our "missionary moment"?

October 29, 2012 12:00 AM
The jaw-dropping announcement in General Conference about the age change for LDS missionaries is having an impact more than just in our little bubble of Utah. The news is being heard all around the nation, and there is now a greater number of LDS youth preparing to 'bring the world His truth.' Take a look at how the Church is gaining recognition in the media:
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