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I’m a Mormon! But I’m not supposed to call myself that anymore.
By Jana Riess — August 17, 2018
Yesterday, the church that invested millions in its Meet the Mormons movie and exports its Mormon Tabernacle Choir as its ambassador to the world asked us all to stop using the word “Mormon.”
Church president: Use ‘Latter-day Saints,’ not ‘Mormon’
By Brady McCombs — August 17, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The terms 'Mormon,' 'Mormonism' and 'LDS' have been frequently used for decades to refer to the Utah-based faith that counts 16 million members worldwide.
Mormonism’s newest apostles reflect growing global reach
By Yonat Shimron — April 15, 2018
(The Conversation) — One of every 15 Mormons is from Brazil and there are congregations in China as well. Now the Mormon leadership is strengthening local congregations.
Retired Mormon mission president admits he molested a female missionary
By Jana Riess — March 20, 2018
(RNS) A former president of the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, is accused of sexual misconduct, which he appears to admit in a leaked interview. Meanwhile, his family points to the accuser's own checkered history of alleged fraud and run-ins with the police.
First-edition Book of Mormon sells at auction for $80,000
By Kimberly Winston — March 1, 2018
(RNS) — The starting bid was $1, but the final 15 minutes of the weeklong auction were punctuated by rapidly rising bids in mostly $500 increments.
On Rob Porter, Mormonism, and siding with the abuser
By Jana Riess — February 9, 2018
(RNS) — I’ve never seen credible evidence that abuse is unusually common in Mormon families, but I've definitely seen that our bishops aren't trained to deal with it, as the Rob Porter case shows.
If I had the Mormon prophet’s ear
By Jana Riess — January 17, 2018
A creator of "Despicable Me" and "The Secret Life of Pets" has three wishes for Mormonism in its new era -- and no, it's not that the Minions be put in charge. Today, a guest post from screenwriter Cinco Paul.
Mormon president says room in faith for everyone
By Yonat Shimron — January 16, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Asked about his approach to LGBT issues, Russell M. Nelson said that God loves his children regardless of "their challenges."
Ex-Mormons launch FaithLeaks to root out abuse and corruption in churches
By Yonat Shimron — January 10, 2018
(RNS) — The site is intended to allow people to anonymously submit documents that shed light on three main areas: congregational finances, church policies and procedures and documents related to sex abuse settlements.
Mormons perform baptisms on Holocaust victims
By Yonat Shimron — December 21, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Printouts and screenshots from ex-Mormon Helen Radkey's latest research show that despite church rules in the past five years proxy baptisms were performed on at least 20 Holocaust victims.
Mormon leader Robert D. Hales dies; served on top panel
By Yonat Shimron — October 1, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In 1994, he was chosen as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a high-level governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormon leader reaffirms faith’s opposition to gay marriage
By Yonat Shimron — September 30, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Dallin H. Oaks told members of the nearly 16-million member faith watching around the world that the religion's 1995 document — "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" — won't change.
Mormonism’s Russia dilemma: How to grow a fledgling faith without preaching or proselytizing
By Yonat Shimron — July 17, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY — A year ago this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a stringent anti-terrorism law that severely limited outreach of youthful Mormons serving across the country.
What a Mormon doing Buddhist meditation has to do with the future of faith
By Kelsey Dallas — July 10, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY — Meditation groups may not be unique, but this active Mormon who is also trained in Buddhist mindfulness, is pushing the boundaries of traditional religious practice in an effort to attract younger people.
Paid parental leave, dress code changes coming for Mormon church employees
By Yonat Shimron — June 28, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — the largest employer in the Beehive State — is providing short-term disability benefits and has loosened its dress code to include colored shirts for men and dress pants for women.
