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Church of Jesus Christ announces women can serve missions at age 18
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 21 - 11:59 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that women can now start serving church missions at age 18.

Church of Jesus Christ discontinues Saturday evening session of general conference
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 10:21 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday there will no longer be a Saturday evening session during its general conferences.

Church of Jesus Christ names new Presiding Bishopric
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 14 - 12:46 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its new Presiding Bishopric Friday, after Elder Gérald Caussé, the former presiding bishop, was called as an apostle last week.

Church of Jesus Christ to put Light the World machines in 21 countries
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 11:54 a.m.
Light the World Giving Machines sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now available in more than 20 countries and 120 cities this holiday season.

'A privilege': Elder Caussé shares thoughts on new calling to apostleship
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 5:03 p.m.
The newest member of the Church of Jesus Christ's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said he can't remember a time he didn't have a testimony of Christ.

Church of Jesus Christ names Bishop Elder Gérald Caussé as new apostle
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 5:13 p.m.
Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé was announced Thursday as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

FBI confirms shooter in Michigan attack was motivated by hatred of Latter-day Saints
Isabella Volmert, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 31 - 8:04 p.m.
The man who attacked a Church of Jesus Christ meetinghouse in Michigan was motivated by "anti-religious beliefs" against Latter-day Saints, the FBI confirmed on Friday.

Church announces opening, dedication dates for new Lindon Utah Temple
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 6:20 p.m.
Opening and dedication dates have been announced for the new Lindon Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

'Surviving Mormonism' and it's just ... a church member showing up with cookies
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 26 - 9:03 a.m.
After "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Heather Gay announced Bravo's upcoming series, "Surviving Mormonism," members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints started a trend on X of what "surviving" church is like for them.

Broadway power couple announced as 2025 Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert guests
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 1:25 p.m.
A Broadway power couple will join the esteemed guest list of the coveted Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's annual Christmas concert.

Church of Jesus Christ adjusts boundaries, adds 55 new missions
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 10:45 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that 55 new missions will be created next year by adjusting the boundaries of existing missions.

'Truth & Treason': The real story behind the Latter-day Saint teen who resisted the Nazis
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 17 - 7:40 p.m.
Director Matt Whittaker has always been captivated by Helmuth Hübener's story, and Whittaker's new film, "Truth & Treason," released on Friday, is a chance to share that story.

In his first interview, President Oaks calls the faith 'a gospel of happiness and growth'
Sarah Jane Weaver, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 17 - 7:01 a.m.
The new First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat down for a wide-ranging interview with award-winning journalist Jane Clayson Johnson on Wednesday.

Jenny Oaks Baker on her father, the newly ordained president of the Church of Jesus Christ
Carole Mikita, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 15 - 11:30 a.m.
Jenny Oaks Baker, the youngest daughter of President Dallin H. Oaks, offered on Tuesday a daughter's insight into the life of the man who now leads a worldwide church.

Church of Jesus Christ announces new First Presidency
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 14 - 1:29 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Tuesday that President Dallin H. Oaks has been named the 18th president and prophet of the church.

Church appeals decision to place construction of Heber Valley temple on hold again
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 13 - 10:56 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ is appealing a judge's decision to halt construction of a new temple in Heber City pending an appeals decision from the Utah Supreme Court.

Elder Tad R. Callister, an emeritus general authority seventy, dies at age 79
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 11 - 12:03 p.m.
Elder Tad R. Callister, an emeritus general authority seventy and former Sunday School general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Thursday. He was 79.

President Russell M. Nelson remembered as 'the holder of hands and the healer of hearts'
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 7 - 2:35 p.m.
Family members and church leaders remembered President Russell M. Nelson as a devoted father, leader and friend during his funeral service on Tuesday.

'A moment with him': Thousands pay respects to President Russell M. Nelson in public viewing
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 4:00 p.m.
Thousands visited the Conference Center during a public viewing to pay their respects to the late President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

General conference special: 'Deseret News 175 years'
Sarah Jane Weaver, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 6 - 12:33 p.m.
From its pioneer roots to its digital future, this documentary highlights the Deseret News' enduring mission to inform, uplift and inspire.

Reports: Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Australia destroyed by fire
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:43 p.m.
Australian news outlets reported a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was destroyed in a fire early Monday.

Church of Jesus Christ faithful in Samoa reflect on President Nelson's 2019 visit
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 5 - 5:00 p.m.
President Russell M. Nelson is being remembered around the world and in the islands of the South Pacific, where his visit in 2019 left a lasting impression.

Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com Staff | Posted Oct. 5 - 4:08 p.m.
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Sunday afternoon session of the October 2025 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Church leaders opt to 'slow down' announcement of new Latter-day Saint temples — for now
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 4:08 p.m.
President Dallin H. Oaks, president of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, said Sunday that no new temple announcements would be made at the conclusion of this weekend's general conference.


