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April 2, 2017

Mormon leader encourages more baptisms for the dead

A top Mormon leader reminded church members Saturday about the importance of performing ceremonial baptisms on dead ancestors who didn't receive the ordinance while alive.

April 2, 2017

Do tragedies like Texas bus crash create crisis of faith?

Lauren Green shares her thoughts

April 2, 2017

Guam Catholic Church sees a "perfect storm" of controversy

The Catholic Church on the Pacific island of Guam has been devastated by allegations that its longtime archbishop sexually abused altar boys.

April 2, 2017

Supreme Court showdown looms with far-reaching consequences

The Senate is headed for a tense showdown over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee that could have far-reaching consequences for Congress, the high court and the nation.

April 1, 2017

The Latest: Mormon leader encourages baptisms for the dead

The Latest on a Mormon conference in Salt Lake City(all times local): 11 a.m.

April 1, 2017

Diocese filing for bankruptcy to settle sex abuse claims

A Montana Roman Catholic diocese is filing for bankruptcy protection as part of a settlement with 72 people who filed sex abuse claims.

March 31, 2017

US seeks speedy appeal hearing in Hawaii travel ban case

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion asking the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to expedite its appeal in the travel ban case in Hawaii.

March 31, 2017

'Racists Anonymous' program launched at Oklahoma church

A small church in Oklahoma has launched a "Racism & Racists Anonymous" program meant to help foster dialogue and racial reconciliation.

March 31, 2017

How an incredible and surreal vision of Jesus turned my life upside down

As we approach Easter, a number of people -- Christian Ministers and priests included -- have encouraged me to share the backstory of how the content for The Forty Days – A Vision of Christ’s Lost Weeks, came to me.

March 31, 2017

16 states, DC urge court to continue to block travel ban

Attorneys general from 16 states and the District of Columbia say letting President Donald Trump's revised travel ban go into effect would amplify "the message of fear and intimidation" sent to Muslims.