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Podcasts

Policy changes reflect, encourage cultural change regarding women’s role in Church

By Karina Andrew
March 09, 2020 12:00 AM
Audio: Latter-day Saint women discuss President Nelson's General Conference statement on women and the priesthood and recent policy changes in the Church. In order, the women speaking are Elizabeth Daley, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Chelsea Homer and Collette Demars Violette. (Karina Andrew)
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Religion

President Nelson discusses women and the priesthood, announces eight new temples at general women's session

By Cassiopeia Fletcher
October 06, 2019 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson was the closing speaker for the women's general session of General Conference where he announced plans to build several new temples.
3 Min Read
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Featured

Relief Society General Presidency teaches how women are 'Endowed with Priesthood Power'

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
May 03, 2019 12:00 AM
Relief Society General Presidency, from left: Sister Sharon Eubank, first counselor; Jean B. Bingham president; and Sister Reyna I. Aburto, second counselor. They each addressed different questions about women and the priesthood during a session of BYU Women's Conference on May 2. (Mormon Newsroom)
3 Min Read
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Local

Primary children, youth to transition as age groups

By Sahalie Donaldson
December 14, 2018 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Dec. 14 that Primary children will transition to Sunday School and Young Women or Aaronic Priesthood quorums by age group rather than by birthday starting January 2019.
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Art

Religion professor teaches church history with original art

By Lauren Lethbridge
November 29, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU religion professor Anthony Sweat showcases the start of his project creating 30 art pieces depicting scenes from the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Claire Gentry)
4 Min Read
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Religion

Church culture in process of embracing diversity

By Sydnee Gonzalez
October 17, 2018 12:00 AM
Dancers performing onstage to musical numbers as part of the 'Be One' 40th Anniversary Celebration. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints say the celebration is an example of a recent trend towards a more racially inclusive attitude within the church. (Claire Gentry)
5 Min Read
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Religion

Priesthood event sets tone for 'bridges of cooperation'

By Sahalie Donaldson
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.
4 Min Read
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Religion

Racial progress still a cause for celebration

By Sam Bigelow
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)
3 Min Read
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Religion

High priests, elders quorums combined

By Ashley Lee
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)
3 Min Read
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Religion

President Russell M. Nelson: The Price of Priesthood Power

By Isaac Wright
April 03, 2016 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson, president of the Council of the Twelve, was the first speaker of the priesthood session of the 186th Annual General Conference for the LDS Church. He invited the audience to remember their responsibilities as priesthood holders.
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Religion

President Thomas S. Monson: A Sacred Trust

By Isaac Wright
April 03, 2016 12:00 AM
President Thomas S. Monson addressed the significance of priesthood power and admonished Latter-day Saint men to live worthy of such power in their lives.
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Religion

President Henry B. Eyring: Eternal Families

By Isaac Wright
April 03, 2016 12:00 AM
The doctrine of the family was at the forefront of President Henry B. Eyring's remarks in the priesthood session of the 186th Annual General Conference.
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Local

Elder Gary E. Stevenson: Where Are the Keys and Authority of the Priesthood?

By Haley Hilton
April 02, 2016 12:00 AM
Elder Gary E. Stevenson (Mormon Newsroom)
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Nation

Mormon essay address history of women in the priesthood

October 27, 2015 12:00 AM
The Mormon Church just recently released an essay regarding beliefs in a Heavenly Mother and women and the priesthood. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
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Local

President Henry B. Eyring: You are not alone in the work

By Austin Tenny
October 04, 2015 12:00 AM
President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Mormon Newsroom)
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Religion

President Thomas S. Monson: Reflect on your priesthood responsibilities

By Donovan Baltich
April 05, 2015 12:00 AM
President Thomas S. Monson speaks about priesthood responsibilities at the 185th Annual General Conference priesthood session. (LDS.org)
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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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