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Hymnbook revisions to unify members globally

October 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Janice Kapp Perry continues to write music, frequently adding to her increasing total of 325 hymns. Anyone with a church account can submit feedback or songs to be included in a new hymnal. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Church changes generate conference buzz

October 02, 2018 12:00 AM
General Conference attendees exit the Conference Center during Oct. 2017. This month's session will be on Oct. 6 and 7. (Dani Jardine)
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Seeking joy, revelation in everyday life

September 11, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU President Kevin J Worthen encouraged BYU students to seek personal revelation on Sept. 11 in the Marriott Center. (Ty Mullen)
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Priesthood event sets tone for 'bridges of cooperation'

June 05, 2018 12:00 AM
Latter-day Saints who were distinct minorities in the LDS Church's history stepped into the spotlight on June 1 when the contributions of black Mormons were publicly and powerfully celebrated in a global broadcast for the church.
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LDS Church celebrates racial differences with colorful, multicultural event

June 02, 2018 12:00 AM
The LDS Church hosted a celebration in honor of the 40th anniversary of black members receiving the priesthood and temple blessings. The celebration was hosted at the LDS Conference Center. (Claire Gentry)
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Racial progress still a cause for celebration

May 22, 2018 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy Watson Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, greet Mercy Makau and her daughter Gloria Nashipai at the home of Makau's aunt in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday, April 16, 2018. (Ravell Call/Mormon Newsroom)
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Women’s Conference: Study, pray, listen, act

May 04, 2018 12:00 AM
Randy Boothe, artistic director of the BYU Young Ambassadors, spoke at a session of Women’s Conference on May 3, 2018 on personal accountability.
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Elder Andersen teaches students to minister in a 'holier way'

April 11, 2018 12:00 AM
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks on ministering in a holier way in his devotional address on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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188th Annual General Conference full of historic changes

April 03, 2018 12:00 AM
Newly sustained President Russell M. Nelson waves as he exits the Conference Center with his wife, Wendy Watson Nelson, at the end of the Saturday morning General Conference session. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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High priests, elders quorums combined

April 01, 2018 12:00 AM
President Nelson invites the priesthood to stand in a display of unity at the end of the Saturday Priesthood session. (Ty Mullen)
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7 new LDS temples announced

April 01, 2018 12:00 AM
During the afternoon session the April 2018 General Conference, seven new temples were announced, bringing the number of temples announced or under construction to 30. (Claudio Falanga)
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New LDS First Presidency announced

January 17, 2018 12:00 AM
From left: President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency; President Russell M. Nelson and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, address the press Tuesday, Jan. 16. (Dani Jardine)
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Elder LeGrand R. Curtis, Jr. invites students to combine 'mind and spirit' in lifelong learning

January 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Elder LeGrand R. Curtis, Jr. addressed BYU students about the importance of learning with both the heart and the mind. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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7 unique facts about the new LDS Church leadership

January 16, 2018 12:00 AM
For the past 32 years, new church presidents have retained the previous president's counselors in the First Presidency.
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Things you should know today: 1/16/2018

January 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Russell M. Nelson named 17th president of LDS Church
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President Nelson poised to succeed Thomas S. Monson

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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Prophetic succession a sacred, careful process

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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Funeral services honor Elder Robert D. Hales, his 'tireless ministry'

October 07, 2017 12:00 AM
Elder Robert D. Hales served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for over 23 years. Elder Hales died on Oct. 1 and funeral services were held on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. (Mormon Newsroom)
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