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Madison Swenson

President Russell M. Nelson says he’s using walker to help with his balance

President Russell M. Nelson, 98, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revealed Tuesday that he's using a walker in order to help with his balance, but is otherwise in good health.
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Elder Alvin F. Meredith III of the Seventy, who was named the new president of BYU-Idaho on May 16,...
Madison Swenson

Elder Alvin ‘Trip’ Meredith III named as next BYU-Idaho president

Elder Alvin "Trip" Meredith III has been named the 18th president of Brigham Young University-Idaho.
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A rendering of the McAllen Texas Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

Open house, dedication dates announced for McAllen Texas Temple

Open house and dedication dates for the McAllen Texas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been announced.
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Tad Walch, Deseret News

In CBS’s ‘60 Minutes’ segment on church finances, it missed the sweeping rags-to-riches history of faith

On Sunday night, the CBS news program “60 Minutes” aired a segment about the financial assets of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Elder Isaac Heninger (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)...
Eliza Pace

Missionary serving in Utah dies of head injury

A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died from a head injury he sustained Sunday evening.
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The St. George Utah Temple in May 2023. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

Open house, rededication dates announced for St. George Utah Temple

The St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be rededicated Dec. 10, following a multi-year renovation.
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The Toronto Ontario Canada Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

Locations of new temples in Ghana, Norway announced; Canada temple to undergo renovations

The locations of two international temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been announced. Church officials also said the Toronto Ontario Temple will be closing for renovations in the coming months.
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The Columbus Ohio Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

Open house begins at Ohio temple; ground broken on first temple in Papua New Guinea

Following extensive renovations, the Columbus Ohio Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is back open to the public for a two-week open house. A groundbreaking ceremony was also held over the weekend for a new temple in Papua New Guinea, the country's first.
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Ladd Egan

Parents ask for help finding missing kids they say are being hidden by followers of Warren Jeffs

A group of parents, who were once part of the FLDS community, gathered to ask for helping finding their missing children. They believe those children have been assisted in running away by those loyal to convicted felon, the jailed Warren Jeffs.
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San Diego California Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

San Diego California Temple closing for renovations; open house set for new Japan temple

Open house and dedication dates for the Okinawa Japan Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been released. Church officials also announced that the San Diego California Temple will be closing in a few months for extensive renovations.
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Gerald Groff, a former postal worker whose case will be argued before the Supreme Court, speaks dur...
Associated Press

Supreme Court to deliver answer in religious mailman’s case

Now Groff's dispute with the Post Office has reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which will consider his case Tuesday. Lower courts have sided with the Post Office, which says Groff's demand for Sundays off meant extra work for other employees and caused tension.
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Rabbi Chaim Zippel and his wife Esty. (KSLTV)...
Erin Cox

New rabbi hopes to bring Utah County’s Jewish community together

A Utah Rabbi is looking to continue his family's thirty-year tradition of bringing Utah's Jewish community together.
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President Russell M. Nelson receives the Gandi-King-Mandela Peace Prize from Dr. Lawrence Edward Ca...
Tad Walch, Deseret News

Historically Black college honors President Nelson with first Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace Prize

A historically Black college honored President Russell M. Nelson Thursday, awarding the Latter-day Saint leader a peace prize named for three legends of nonviolence.
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Emily Ashcraft

Church of Jesus Christ gives $8.7M to American Red Cross, continues to be its largest blood drive contributor

The American Red Cross will receive an $8.7 million donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The church was also the largest Red Cross blood drive contributor in 2022.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: In this photo illustration, the welcome screen for the OpenAI "ChatG...
AJ Willingham

ChatGPT can write sermons, but religious leaders say they lack ‘a soul’

The future of artificial intelligence promises technology with a human touch. But is it human enough to deliver a convincing spiritual message?
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A majestic view of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple at dusk with Mount Timpanogos in the background...
Madison Swenson

Open house begins at the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially opened its doors to the public.
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Utah artist Tom Holdman explaining his latest piece. (KSLTV)...
Carole Mikita

Utah stained glass artist tributes Jesus Christ’s Easter week

A Utah stained glass artist who created thousands of stained glass windows for Latter-day Saint temples and church buildings will present his latest piece in Paris.
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Kurt Rupprecht speaks about the abuse he suffered after the release of the redacted report on child...
Lea Skene, Associated Press

Victims criticize church after Catholic sex abuse report

While the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore has touted its transparency in publishing the names of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse, a report released this week by the Maryland attorney general raises questions about whether the church’s list is incomplete.
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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife, Sister Patricia Holland. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latt...
Josh Ellis

Elder Holland excused from Church assignments as medical recovery continues

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has been excused from all Church assignments and meetings as he continues to recover from recent medical treatments.
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FILE - Lori Vallow Daybell sits in a police car after a hearing at the Fremont County Courthouse in...
Keira Fairmont and Mike Headrick

Radicalized Religion: When did Lori Vallow Daybell’s beliefs become dangerous?

Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell went from seemingly mainstream members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to following and practicing beliefs far outside the official teachings and doctrine. Experts explain how radicalized religion comes to be and how it can turn dangerous or even deadly.
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Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown speaks during a news conference on April 5, 2023. (WBAL via...
Celina Tebor, Zenebou Sylla and Christina Zdanowicz

Maryland AG report alleges more than 600 children abused by Catholic clergy members, others

A report from Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown released Wednesday alleges 156 Catholic clergy members and others abused at least 600 children over the course of more than six decades.
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WATCH: ‘Inspirational Messages’

Short messages from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including President Russell M. Nelson, President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Michelle D. Craig.
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Madison Swenson & Eliza Pace

15 new temples announced during April 2023 General Conference

The locations of 15 new temples were announced during the 193rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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WATCH: ‘Jesus the Christ: The Mesa Easter Pageant’

“Jesus the Christ: The Mesa Easter Pageant” is a documentary that follows the annual Easter Pageant in Mesa, Arizona — a production that retells the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through live performances, music, and special effects.
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