Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
New Mormon policy no longer calls same-sex marriage ‘apostasy’
By Bob Smietana — April 4, 2019
(RNS) — Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will no longer consider same-sex marriage 'apostasy' and will allow the children of LGBT Mormons to be blessed and baptized.
New LDS domain name may spark brand war over ‘Church of Jesus Christ’
By Bob Smietana — April 4, 2019
SALT LAKE CITY — Along with dropping the 'Mormon' nickname, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has changed its website from ldschurch.org to churchofjesuschrist.org.
Pope meets with Mormon leadership in Rome to dedicate temple
By Associated Press — March 11, 2019
VATICAN CITY (AP) — 'We have much in common,' the LDS' leader tweeted. 'The differences in doctrine are real and they're important but they're not nearly as important as the things we have in common.'
LDS missionaries can now call home weekly. Some parents worry new policy is too lax.
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — February 16, 2019
In the past, LDS missionaries were only allowed to call home twice a year, a policy designed to let them focus on their mission, free from distractions. But a new policy will allow them to call or video chat with family once a week.
LDS church changes temple ceremony, gives Eve a bigger role
By David Noyce — January 3, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has changed its temple endowment ceremonies-- including letting Eve speak while recounting the story of the Garden of Eden. The move is likely to please Mormon women, who felt left out of previous ceremonies.
Paradise residents hope to care for environment as town rebuilds after wildfire
By Cathleen Falsani — December 28, 2018
PARADISE, Calif. (RNS) — 'We don’t know how soon we will build a replacement chapel but when we do, it will reflect the important Christian principles of stewardship and respect for creation,' says one church spokesman.
Mormon women missionaries can now wear pants! But not to church.
By Jana Riess — December 21, 2018
Mormon female missionaries can now wear pants for much of their work, but not to church -- which is in keeping with a long-standing cultural tradition that women still wear dresses and skirts to church.
Stolen Mormon memorabilia spotlight LDS devotion to church artifacts
By Mark A. Kellner — December 12, 2018
(RNS) — Charges against a young dealer in Mormon history pointed up the degree to which LDS members' desire for historical artifacts makes them vulnerable to swindles.
The name ‘Mormon’: Why all the fuss, and why now?
By Jana Riess — October 20, 2018
President Nelson is right that this "Mormon" name correction is neither cosmetic nor inconsequential. Rather, it may become a defining characteristic of a religion that is anxious to separate the wheat from the chaff in the pluralistic 21st century.
Latter-day Saints, NAACP collaborating on inner-city initiative
By Adelle M. Banks — October 15, 2018
(RNS) — Leaders of the two groups met in Salt Lake City earlier this month to continue hashing out plans for an 'education and employment initiative' to be started in cities from Baltimore to San Francisco.
Don’t call Mormons “Mormons,” and do try the gospel at home: 9 key takeaways from General Conference
By Jana Riess — October 8, 2018
If a Mormon president is unafraid to boldly (and publicly) challenge a policy of previous church leaders, what other changes may be coming?
Mormon leader: Nicknames for faith are ‘victory for Satan’
By The Associated Press — October 8, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Addressing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ twice-yearly conference in Salt Lake City, church president Russell M. Nelson said the church’s name ‘is not negotiable.’
Mormon Tabernacle Choir changing its name but not its tune
By Adelle M. Banks — October 5, 2018
(RNS) — Responding to a request of its sponsor, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the musical group will now be called 'The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.'
Mormon church backs deal to allow medical marijuana in Utah
By The Associated Press — October 4, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The agreement in such a conservative state underscores the nation's changing attitude toward marijuana.
Woman suing over rape by Mormon leader speaks at his church
By Brady McCombs — September 5, 2018
(AP) — McKenna Denson was ushered away from the podium at the Mormon church shortly after she began talking during a monthly segment in Mormon services when church members are invited to share their testimony.
