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March 1, 2024

Utah bill would protect clergy members when reporting child abuse to police

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox has been sent a bill that would allow faith leaders who learn of child abuse during a religious confession to alert police without legal ramifications.

January 24, 2024

New leader in LDS church says it should do more to help victims of sexual abuse

Patrick Kearon, the newest member of the governing body of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said the church must better care for victims of sexual abuse.

January 7, 2024

Survivors of polygamist cult reveal inner sanctum of murder, sweatshops, car theft rings

Church of the First Born Lamb of God, a Mormon fundamentalist cult headed by Ervil LeBaron and responsible for killings, is detailed by his children in a new docuseries.

January 2, 2024

Over 50 members of Utah Mormon congregations suffer carbon monoxide poisoning during service

First responders treated nearly 50 members of a Utah Mormon church after congregants reported symptoms of carbon monoxide poising on Sunday.

November 13, 2023

M. Russell Ballard, second-in-line to lead LDS Church, dies at 95

M. Russell Ballard, a prominent leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at the age of 95. He was second-in-line to become church president.

October 5, 2023

Minnesota pastor's viral post about people drinking coffee in church ignites fiery debate

After a prominent Baptist pastor posted on social media about whether or not it's appropriate to drink coffee during church services, many people shared their views on the topic.

September 3, 2023

Social media users raised red flags about mommy blogger 'abuse' long before arrest

Ruby Franke, a well-known mommy blogger, was arrested following months of accusations from social media users that the mom was corrupt and perhaps abusing her kids, videos show.

June 3, 2023

Utah district bans Bible in elementary and middle schools 'due to vulgarity or violence'

The Davis School District in Utah has removed the Bible from its elementary and middle school libraries in response to a petition calling it "pornographic."

May 16, 2023

LDS church rejects whistleblower's allegations from '60 Minutes' interview

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' came out against allegations made by Whistleblower David Nielsen against the church's investment arm.

March 1, 2023

Push to require Mormon clergy to report child sexual abuse in Utah stalls

The push to require Mormon clergy to report child sexual abuse in Utah has stalled. Groups in several states have blocked the effort despite a lot of momentum.