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Journalist covering religion for The Salt Lake Tribune.
How pro-LDS podcasts defend — and divide — the faith and the faithful.
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How pro-LDS podcasts defend — and divide — the faith and the faithful
What is the role of podcasters in a prophet-led church? And what happens when their popularity grows?
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/11/28/how-pro-lds-content-creators-are/
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How LDS women serving missions at 18 might impact colleges, marriage ages and birthrates.
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How LDS women serving missions at 18 might impact colleges, marriage ages and birthrates
How the lower missionary age for LDS women could raise their standing in the patriarchal faith and the classroom. Could it also impact marriage and birthrates?
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/11/22/how-lower-mission-ages-lds-women/
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Latter-day Saints will hear less from top leaders going forward — at least at General Conference.
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Latter-day Saints will hear less from top leaders going forward — at least at General Conference
In a single-sentence news statement, church leaders waved goodbye to one of their key avenues for dispensing messages to members.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/11/19/lds-church-dumps-session-general/
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Another federal filing, another record high for LDS Church’s investment fund. ✍️ Tony Semerad
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Another federal filing, another record high for LDS Church’s investment fund
The LDS Church's stock investments at Ensign Peak Advisors have climbed to a new high in value at $60.9 billion. That's double what the fund was worth during the pandemic.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/11/15/lds-church-investment-portfolio/
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LDS Church launches an ambitious plan to stock up food banks and celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.
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LDS Church launches an ambitious plan to stock up food banks and celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday
The LDS Church will help celebrate next year’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by sending 250 semitrucks loaded with 20 tons of food to 250 food banks across all 50 states.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/11/14/lds-church-celebrate-nations-250th/
15 days ago
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In "Surviving Mormonism," Heather Gay highlights abuse within the LDS Church. Here are details she doesn’t cover.
#survivingmormonism
#heathergay
#lds
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In ‘Surviving Mormonism,’ Heather Gay highlights abuse within the LDS Church. Here are details she doesn’t cover.
In the documentary “Surviving Mormonism,” the reality TV star and former Latter-day Saint is on a mission to save people from what she deems a "cult."
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/11/13/what-heather-gays-surviving/
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Does the LDS Church give away formula (or other basics) to parents in need? The answer is: it depends.
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18 days ago
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Utahns call on LDS leadership to oppose nuclear missile being developed in Utah.
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Harking to the MX, Utahns call on LDS Church President Oaks to speak out against nuclear missile being developed in Utah
Could the LDS Church end an ongoing nuclear weapons project? These veteran activists think so.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/11/09/activists-call-lds-church-oppose/
19 days ago
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New LDS apostle just dropped. Here's what people in the know have to say about him.
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Generous, capable, compassionate — How Latter-day Saints are reacting to their newest apostle
Reactions from member and others to the elevation of 62-year-old Frenchman Gérald Caussé to Latter-day Saint apostle.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/11/07/reactions-new-lds-apostle-grald/
22 days ago
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"We’re not apologizing for being Latter-day Saints" — New podcast seeks to give believers a boost of confidence.
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‘We’re not apologizing for being Latter-day Saints’ — New podcast seeks to give believers a boost of confidence
These LDS podcasters are on a mission to promote faith with facts.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/11/02/new-lds-podcast-aims-promote-faith/
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The LDS Church gives bishops guidelines on how to distribute aid but ultimately leaves it up to them to make their own decisions. The result is a patchwork of responses, and nonresponses, to an impending nationwide crisis of hunger ahead of the holidays.
#snap
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Many LDS leaders are gearing up to help those impacted by loss of SNAP benefits. But not all.
Here’s how some, albeit far from all, Latter-day Saint leaders of congregations are preparing to help those impacted by loss of federal SNAP benefits.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/31/will-lds-bishops-step-help-those/
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Sleeveless LDS garments are now on sale across the U.S. I wouldn't try ordering them online just now. Demand has crashed the site. ✍️ Peggy Fletcher Stack
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The wait is finally over. Sleeveless LDS garments are now on sale across the U.S.
Latter-day Saints in Utah and across the U.S. have been itching to buy the faith's new sleeveless garments. Well, now they can — online and at church stores.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/28/sleeveless-lds-garments-are/
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As top LDS Church leaders age, they move closer to "the zone of dementia," says historian Greg Prince. ✍️ Dave Noyce & Peggy Fletcher Stack
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As top LDS Church leaders age, they move closer to ‘the zone of dementia’
Historian Greg Prince discusses the LDS Church's aging top leadership, including how leadership succession has evolved throughout Latter-day Saint history, the advantages and disadvantages of having a...
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/27/top-lds-church-leaders-age-they/
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LDS Church announces 55 new missions, including 14 in the US --- a response to growing number of missionaries and congregations in some parts of the world (notably, Africa).
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In big move under Dallin Oaks, LDS Church announces 55 new missions. See where they will be located.
The addition of 55 new missions, announced Friday, will greatly expand the LDS Church’s reach around the globe. An experts foresees “tremendous potential to accelerate growth.”
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/24/lds-church-creates-55-new-missions/
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“Congregants," one Latter-day Saint said, "deserve access to effective means of protection.”
#2A
#gunsafety
#grandblanc
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LDS Church reiterates safety protocols for members, doesn’t budge on gun ban
After the Michigan attack, the LDS Church reiterates its safety protocols, including following “the guidance of the Spirit" and keeping guns out of services. A petition seeks to remove the firearms ba...
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/23/lds-church-reiterates-safety/
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"The report, published Monday, found that about a third of Americans (31%) said religion is gaining influence in the country — up from 18% a year ago." ✍️Bob Smietana
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Religion’s clout is bouncing back, say more and more Americans
The influence of religion is growing in the U.S. So say Americans in a new survey.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/21/religions-influence-america-is/
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Newly rejected by appeals court, LDS tithing lawsuit may be headed to U.S. Supreme Court. ✍️ Tony Semerad
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Newly rejected by appeals court, LDS tithing lawsuit may be headed to U.S. Supreme Court
After being rejected by 10th Circuit on appeal, a lawsuit accusing the LDS Church of fraud over tithing appears to be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. But will the justices hear the case?
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/22/fraud-lawsuit-involving-lds/
about 1 month ago
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For most people, living to 80 is a reason to celebrate. Hindus, however, revere this marker as a religious milestone. ✍️
@pfstack.bsky.social
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In this faith tradition, turning 80 is a cause for religious symbolism and celebration
In deeply religious rituals, A Hindu couple from Utah celebrate as the husband reaches his 80th birthday.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/19/hindu-community-celebrates-utah/
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“This is a big cultural shift for the church that is relatively recent, and is something that is guiding our operational decisions.”
#LDS
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Latter-day Saints have a religious duty to conserve water and save the Great Salt Lake, speakers say
Latter-day Saints are urged to do better in conserving water to help save the Great Salt Lake.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/18/water-conservationists-plead-with/
about 1 month ago
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Meet the newly promoted LDS apostle and counselor to Dallin Oaks who helped sink Nixon.
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Meet the newly promoted LDS apostle and counselor to Dallin Oaks who helped sink Nixon
Who is D. Todd Christofferson, the newest member of the LDS Church’s highest governing body?
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/18/all-about-lds-apostle-d-todd/
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Dallin Harris Oaks, a staunch defender of religious liberty and a devoted advocate of man-woman marriage, was announced Tuesday afternoon in a worldwide broadcast as the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Dallin Oaks ascends to LDS presidency, concedes ‘we do not have the answers to all of the world’s problems’
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially names its 18th prophet-president, a 93-year-old former Utah Supreme Court justice who is a fierce defender of religious liberty and a loyal a...
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/14/new-lds-church-prophet-first/
about 2 months ago
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‘This…is going to be fun’ — Cautious lawyer Dallin Oaks remembers Russell M. Nelson as a decisive, surprising LDS leader.
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‘This…is going to be fun’ — Cautious lawyer Dallin Oaks remembers Russell M. Nelson as a decisive, surprising LDS leader
Latter-day Saint leaders, family recall a president without an off switch.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/07/lds-leaders-family-pay-tribute/
about 2 months ago
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Active Latter-day Saints increasingly abandoning orthodox views
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Active Latter-day Saints increasingly abandoning orthodox views
Even among active Latter-day Saints, diverse religious, social and political views are on the rise.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/06/orthodoxy-receding-among-us-lds/
about 2 months ago
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LDS leaders host first global conference since the Michigan attack. Follow along here.
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Latest from LDS General Conference: Dallin Oaks opens by expressing his love for Russell Nelson
The latest news, talks and announcements from Saturday's sessions of LDS General Conference.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/04/saturday-lds-general-conference/
about 2 months ago
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‘Prophet of love’ — Dallin H. Oaks recalls final meeting with his friend, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson.
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‘Prophet of love’ — Dallin H. Oaks recalls final meeting with his friend, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson
A Wednesday morning tribute to President Russell M. Nelson depicted him as a loving leader focused on Jesus.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/10/01/lds-leaders-remember-late/
about 2 months ago
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Where and when you can see or attend the viewing and funeral for LDS Church President Russell Nelson. ✍️ Dylan Eubank
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Where and when you can see or attend the viewing and funeral for LDS Church President Russell Nelson
The LDS Church has released dates, times and details for President Russell Nelson's public viewing and funeral. A special livestreamed tribute is also planned.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/09/29/lds-president-russell-nelson/
2 months ago
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Update on victims in LDS Michigan meetinghouse attack
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‘Absolute heroes’ — Worshippers sprang to save fellow Latter-day Saints after attack on Michigan church
The latest about the fiery attack and shooting at a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Michigan.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/09/29/what-we-know-about-victims-lds/
2 months ago
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At least two dead, including a shooter, in attack on LDS church in Michigan.
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At least two dead, including a shooter, in attack on LDS church in Michigan
There are “multiple victims” after a gunman attacked a Latter-day Saint church in Michigan Sunday morning, police officials said, and the Grand Blanc church was also on fire.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/09/28/grand-blac-shooting-multiple/
2 months ago
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Breaking: LDS President Russell M. Nelson has died.
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Russell M. Nelson, Latter-day Saint prophet of change and pandemic, dies
LDS Church President Russell Nelson has died at age 101.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/09/28/russell-m-nelson-latter-day-saint/
2 months ago
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"Good sex is easy." And, says Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, definitely not a sin.
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‘Mormon Land’: Good sex is not a sin. It’s part of God’s plan for married couples in LDS theology.
Latter-day Saint therapist Jennifer Finlayson-Fife discusses her new book, “That We Might Have Joy: Desire, Divinity & Intimate Love," and how couples can achieve "soulful sex."
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/09/24/mormon-land-podcast-how-achieve/
2 months ago
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Latter-day Saint apostle praises family proclamation on its 30th birthday. ✍️ Dylan Eubank
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Latter-day Saint apostle praises family proclamation on its 30th birthday
In a speech at BYU, LDS apostle Ronald Rasband celebrates the family proclamation on its 30th anniversary, saying it serves as a "forthright guide for both families and governments."
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/09/23/lds-apostle-ronald-rasband-speaks/
2 months ago
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Utah leaders weigh in on the marathon memorial that blurred the lines between religious revival and political rally.
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Utah faith leaders praise a merciful Erika Kirk, denounce the divisive Donald Trump
Utah religious leaders give mixed reviews to the Christian-themed memorial service for Charlie Kirk.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/09/23/utah-faith-leaders-comment-charlie/
2 months ago
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The potential mental health fallout for students at UVU, BYU and other Utah schools after Charlie Kirk shooting -- and how loved ones can support them.
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The potential mental health fallout for students at UVU, BYU and other Utah schools after Charlie Kirk shooting
'Stay calm. There’s a shooter’: Utah college students will be processing trauma long after headlines of Charlie Kirk's killing have faded.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-shooting-how-it-may/
3 months ago
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Latter-day Saints have never been a ‘perfect’ people — church history conference tackles tough questions head-on.
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Latter-day Saints have never been a ‘perfect’ people — church history conference tackles tough questions head-on
LDS Church historians believe even the faith’s difficult past can foster faith — if taught correctly.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/09/04/lds-history-conference-aims-help/
3 months ago
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Sen. John Curtis hints at a possible increase in the LDS Church’s role in foreign assistance during Senate hearing.
#doge
#usaid
#lds
#utpol
✍️ Emily Anderson Stern & Yours Truly
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Taxpayers to tithe payers? LDS Church ‘ready to…go to work’ on foreign aid, Utah Sen. John Curtis tells Trump administration
Sen. John Curtis hints at a possible increase in the LDS Church’s role in foreign assistance during Senate hearing.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/21/taxpayers-tithe-payers-lds-church/
6 months ago
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As LDS Church grows bigger in this country, so do challenges — young members, high poverty, even modern polygamy. ✍️
@pfstack.bsky.social
📷 Michael Stack
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Special report: As LDS Church grows bigger in this country, so do challenges — young members, high poverty, even modern polygamy
LDS Church is growing rapidly in this African county, as it is elsewhere on that continent, but challenges range from "bride prices" to modern polygamy.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/18/lds-church-faces-challenges-this/
6 months ago
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President Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil cost the LDS Church billions of dollars. ✍️ Tony Semerad
#tariffs
#trump
#economy
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President Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil cost the LDS Church billions of dollars
Investments held by LDS Church take a multibillion-dollar loss amid Trump tariff turmoil.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/17/lds-church-investments-have-lost/
6 months ago
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Where each of the MomTok moms left off after season 1 of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ ✍️ Palak Jayswal
#momtok
#thesecretlivesofmormonwives
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Where each of the MomTok moms left off after season 1 of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’
Scandals, frenemies, divorces and rocky relationships all guided season one of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2025/05/13/secret-lives-mormon-wives-season-1/
7 months ago
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Commentary: How Catholics and Latter-day Saints see God’s hand when picking popes and prophets. ✍️ Matthew Bowman
#pope
#newpope
#lds
#leoxiv
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Commentary: How Catholics and Latter-day Saints see God’s hand when picking popes and prophets
Latter-day Saint scholar Matthew Bowman explains the similarities and differences in how Catholics pick their popes and Latter-day Saints pick their prophets.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/12/picking-catholic-popes-lds/
7 months ago
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Find ‘courage to respond’ — Utah religious leaders pray for immigrants and refugees, condemn government crackdown.
#slc
#immigration
#ice
✍️ Peggy Fletcher Stack 📷 Francisco Kjolseth
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Find ‘courage to respond’ — Utah religious leaders pray for immigrants and refugees, condemn government crackdown
Clergy from across Utah's religious spectrum gathered to pray for immigrants and refugees.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/09/utah-interfaith-clergy-pray/
7 months ago
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Find ‘courage to respond’ — Utah religious leaders pray for immigrants and refugees, condemn government crackdown. ✍️
@pfstack.bsky.social
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Find ‘courage to respond’ — Utah religious leaders pray for immigrants and refugees, condemn government crackdown
Clergy from across Utah's religious spectrum gathered to pray for immigrants and refugees.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/09/utah-interfaith-clergy-pray/
7 months ago
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LDS Church's statement on the new pope:
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The First Presidency Offers a Message of Goodwill to New Pope
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement Wednesday:
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-message-new-pope
7 months ago
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Here's what Utah's Catholics are saying about the new pope.
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‘It is a historic day’ — ‘Thrilled’ and ‘shocked’ Utah Catholics celebrate the first American pope
Utah Catholics are 'thrilled' by the election of the first American pope.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/08/utah-catholics-are-shocked/
7 months ago
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Even for Latter-day Saints, crosses are a hot accessory at the intersection of faith and culture. ✍️ Misty White Sidell for the NYT 📷 Doug Mills for the NYT
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Even for Latter-day Saints, crosses are a hot accessory at the intersection of faith and culture
Cross necklaces have, in a way, become the jewelry of choice most associated with President Donald Trump’s second administration.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2025/05/05/even-latter-day-saints-crosses-are/
7 months ago
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Eli McCann: Revisiting the surreal day I resigned from the LDS Church. ✍️Eli McCann
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Eli McCann: Revisiting the surreal day I resigned from the LDS Church
Tribune guest columnist Eli McCann recalls the day he formally submitted his resignation from the LDS Church.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/03/lds-church-eli-mccann-recalls-day/
7 months ago
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These LDS women are giving lawmakers a piece of their mind — one quilt square at a time. ✍️ Yonat Shimron 📷 Yonat Shimron
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These LDS women are giving lawmakers a piece of their mind — one quilt square at a time
Mormon Women for Ethical Government and its allies are taking on Trump-era cuts by quilting.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/02/mormon-women-ethical-government/
7 months ago
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LDS Church is growing in Spain — but not because of native Spaniards. ✍️Mark Eddington
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LDS Church is growing in Spain — but not because of native Spaniards
Different faces from diverse places are giving the LDS Church in Spain a Latin flavor — similar to some other European nations.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/03/lds-church-why-its-growing-spain/
7 months ago
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Psst...the Mormon Land media empire is expanding.
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Announcing a new podcast partnership all about Latter-day Saints in pop culture
YouTube video by The Salt Lake Tribune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AV4_louGWQ&list=PLh3NNe3cO5UDQReJYdiMzBz3CyAaTdhpB
7 months ago
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LDS Church wins bitter temple fight but loses some ground on the P.R. front. ✍️ Yours truly
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LDS Church wins bitter temple fight but loses some ground on the P.R. front
LDS Church wins Texas temple fight but loses some ground on the P.R. front.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/04/30/fairview-lds-temple-church/
7 months ago
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In his first book, an LDS biblical scholar
@maklelan.bsky.social
explains what the Bible really says about hot-button topics. ✍️ Jana Riess
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Jana Riess: In his first book, an LDS biblical scholar explains what the Bible really says about hot-button topics
New book from popular biblical scholar Dan McClellan, who is LDS, shows what readers get right and wrong about the Bible on hot-button issues.
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/04/29/lds-bible-scholars-new-book-says/
7 months ago
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