Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Couple charged in kids’ deaths face potential death penalty
By Rebecca Boone — August 6, 2021
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In the Idaho indictments, prosecutors said the Daybells promoted their apocalyptical religious beliefs in order to justify the killings.
‘Give Me My Colored Coat’: Donny Osmond performs wedding in amazing technicolor dreamcoat
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 13, 2020
(RNS) — For a wedding ceremony performed by ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ star Donny Osmond, not just any robe will do.
Christians across traditions call for a Good Friday fast in response to pandemic
By Alejandra Molina — April 10, 2020
(RNS) — Catholics normally fast on the last Friday before Easter. This year Presbyterians, Latter-day Saints, Jews and others are planning to join them.
Utah lawmakers get tough on porn, ease up on polygamy
By Lindsay Whitehurst — February 19, 2020
(AP) — Easing the severity of Utah's historically strong polygamy ban, the state hopes to encourage more frequent reporting of abuses.
When religious conviction trumps politics: The case of Mitt Romney
By Mark Silk — February 6, 2020
(RNS) — The former Republican standard-bearer puts his follow GOP senators to shame.
Mormon lawsuit could change how houses of worship report abuse
By Alejandra Molina — January 9, 2020
(RNS) — At least one legal expert said this lawsuit could have serious implications for the way houses of faith report abuse.
Despite whistleblower complaint, experts say IRS backlash to Mormon group unlikely
By Jack Jenkins — December 19, 2019
(RNS) — Legal experts are skeptical the complaint will trigger an investigation from the IRS, and they note that the LDS church’s tradition of aggressive saving dates back decades.
Why the BYU-Idaho debacle is a signal of positive change in Mormonism
By Jana Riess — November 27, 2019
(RNS) — 'We are grateful for the feedback we have received' is a new model for LDS leaders when it comes to reversing obvious mistakes.
BYU-Idaho reverses decision on Medicaid coverage amid backlash
By Jack Jenkins — November 26, 2019
(RNS) — The school's statement included an apology for 'the turmoil caused by our earlier decision.'
Student reporters at BYU-Idaho allegedly pressured not to publish negative stories
By Jack Jenkins — November 22, 2019
(RNS) — Student reporters a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints college were told not to 'poke the bear' by publishing stories criticizing school policy, according to a leaked recording of an editorial meeting.
A progressive Mormon’s top 10 highlights of this weekend’s LDS General Conference
By Jana Riess — October 7, 2019
Holy Harry Potter! From changes to women's roles to a new youth program, announcements came fast and furious.
Why it’s important that Mormon women can now be official witnesses to a baptism
By Jana Riess — October 2, 2019
Women and girls can now act as official witnesses in some Mormon rituals. While it may seem small, here's why it's actually a big deal.
Utah Mormon official removed from local position after voyeurism arrest
By Aysha Khan — August 21, 2019
(RNS) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has removed a high councilman from his local church position in Utah after he was charged with taking photos of a woman undressing in a Tennessee clothing store.
Java still a no-no for Mormons despite fancy coffee names
By Brady McCombs — August 19, 2019
(AP) — The new guidance in a church youth magazine seems to reflect growing concern about young Latter-day Saints' adherence to the rules.
The Mormon Church still doesn’t accept same-sex couples
By Taylor Petrey — April 15, 2019
(The Conversation) — The recent reversal of a 2015 policy sanctioning children of same-sex marriages doesn't change the church's view of same-sex couples.
