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The new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will inherit a global faith far more diverse than many realize
The new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will inherit a global faith far more diverse than many realize
Missionary Sayon Ang holds up a sign signifying she speaks Cambodian during the twice-annual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Oct. 4, 2014, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Kim Raff)
(The Conversation) — The church, whose members are often known as Mormons, has grown from a small community to 17.5 million members around the world – but not without some tensions.