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Faith & Values May 22, 2019

Mormon temple long shrouded in secrecy briefly opens doors to the public

Oakland's Mormon Temple, a hilltop landmark long shrouded in mystery to millions of its neighbors, is opening its doors to the public, but only for a short time.

Faith & Values April 18, 2019

Hank Azaria comedy series 'Brockmire' viciously mocks Jesus

Hank Azaria is no stranger to playing characters clouded with controversy.

CRIME April 2, 2019

Utah woman sets fire to 2 Mormon churches, writes 'Satan Lives'

An Orem, Utah teen was arrested Friday for setting fire to two churches and writing graffiti, including "Satan lives," causing a total of $600,000 in estimated damages. She blamed it on her "crazy life at home."

Mormon March 6, 2019

Two US Latter-Day Saints detained in Russia since Friday, church says

The Mormon church says two of its U.S. members are being detained by Russian authorities, and its officials are criticizing the move as disturbing and unwarranted.

Mormon February 20, 2019

LDS missionary from Utah, 18, dies in Dominican Republic after falling off apartment building roof

A missionary from Utah died Wednesday after he fell off an apartment building roof in the Dominican Republic, the church said.

US February 16, 2019

Mormon missionaries now permitted to phone home once a week

Missionaries with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will now be permitted to contact their families once a week, the faith's First Presidency announced on Friday.

Mormon January 30, 2019

Mormon church makes temple changes that give 'expansive role for women'

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made dramatic changes to temple ceremonies, which attendees have described as "empowering for women."

Mormon January 17, 2019

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens Mormon temple near Vatican in Rome

The first Mormon temple in Italy opened its doors on Monday in Rome, just miles away from the Vatican.

Mormon October 5, 2018

Tabernacle Choir drops 'Mormon' in dramatic shift

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has been renamed to drop the word "Mormon," showing that the church's new president is serious about ending shorthand names for the faith.

Mormon July 23, 2018

Police search for motive in shooting at Nevada Mormon church

The northern Nevada city of Fallon, unnerved on Sunday by a shooting in a Mormon church, is trying to determine the reasons behind the violence.

Mormon July 22, 2018

1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting at Nevada Mormon church; suspect in custody

A suspect was arrested Sunday after a shooting at a Mormon church in Fallon, Nev. left one dead and one wounded, authorities said.