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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.'
Younger Mormons far more likely to be troubled by women’s roles in the LDS Church, study shows
By Jana Riess — November 26, 2018
Younger Mormons are far more likely to say they are bothered by the fact that women don't hold the priesthood, reflecting a generational divide over women's roles in the LDS Church.
East African Mormons look forward to a Nairobi temple
By Fredrick Nzwili — April 18, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Construction of a temple — a setting for key Mormon blessings allowed nowhere else — is a sign that the church has established strong roots in a region.
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.
Patriarchy is alive and well in the LDS Church
By Mark Silk — January 17, 2018
(RNS) — The new leadership 'conveyed the image of their increasingly diverse and far-flung communion about as well as a convention of retired Midwestern pharmacists, c. 1955.'
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."
Mormons pay tribute to LDS leader Monson
By Mark A. Kellner — January 11, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) — Thomas S. Monson, considered a prophet by the 16-million-member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Jan. 2 at age 90 after months of declining health.
Mormons expect more of the same with a new church leader
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 4, 2018
(RNS) — 'I can’t imagine at all anything crazy happening with the switch of a new prophet, just like there hasn’t been in the past,' said Al Carraway, a popular Mormon blogger.
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