President Russell M. Nelson LDS
Will the Mormon president apologize to the NAACP for the church’s past racism?
By Jana Riess — July 19, 2019
(RNS) — Short answer: probably not, but a columnist can dream.
New Zealand PM Ardern is the face of a new generation of former Mormons
By Jana Riess — May 20, 2019
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's meeting with LDS President Nelson was not just a photo opp, but an example of the generational sea change in Mormonism.
Mormon leaders reverse LGBT policy, raising the question: What is revelation?
By Jana Riess — April 4, 2019
(RNS) — Just over three years ago, Mormon leaders touted a controversial LGBT policy as revelation. Now its reversal is also being presented as revelation.
Mormons will soon drink coffee! Debunking a dubious General Conference rumor
By Jana Riess — March 30, 2019
It's the General Conference Rumor Edition! Top rumor: next weekend, the prophet will lift the ban on Mormons drinking coffee. My take: keep dreaming.
Why journalists will keep using the word “Mormon”
By Jana Riess — March 7, 2019
It’s not just because the AP sets the rules that RNS will continue using “Mormon.” The AP style guide also makes more sense than what the church is asking reporters to do.
My Mormon social media fast
By Jana Riess — January 2, 2019
(RNS) — I learned a couple of valuable lessons I wasn't expecting during a 10-day Mormon social-media fast.
New Mormon policies meet the reality of a contracting church
By Jana Riess — December 17, 2018
As policies go, there’s a lot to like about these recent ones, which acknowledge the realities of declining growth and the needs of smaller wards.
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.
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.”
Mormons and guns: It’s time to set limits
By Jana Riess — July 24, 2018
After Sunday's LDS Church shooting, isn't it time for Mormons to take a closer look at the role of guns in our culture?
Changes for Mormons: 12 takeaways from LDS General Conference
By Jana Riess — April 2, 2018
Mormons got more diversity in their highest leadership, a fresh focus on lay ministry, and a restructured priesthood organization in this weekend's groundbreaking General Conference.
Mormons get two new apostles who are not white Americans, in historic LDS General Conference
By Jana Riess — March 31, 2018
(RNS) — The new apostles add some badly needed diversity to the religion's highest leadership, while incoming president Russell M. Nelson is sustained in a solemn assembly.
What to watch for in this weekend’s Mormon General Conference
By Jana Riess — March 29, 2018
Mormons are abuzz with speculation about this weekend's General Conference, which will feature 2 new apostles and possibly a major announcement. Will the LDS Church finally get an apostle of color?
LDS Church Announces new First Presidency Counselors, takes questions on women and LGBT Mormons
By Jana Riess — January 16, 2018
As expected, Russell M. Nelson is the new president of the LDS Church. His two counselors are Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring, choices that demonstrate stability and continuity for the world's 16 million Mormons.
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