LDS Church
Elder R. Conrad Schultz, emeritus General Authority, dies at 88
Elder R. Conrad Schultz, an emeritus General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at age 88, the Church News reports.
September 17, 2026 at 10:02 PM MT · via Church News
Elder Andersen urges BYU students to commit to Christ, Book of Mormon
Elder Neil L. Andersen invited BYU students to "settle this in your heart" by making a lasting commitment to Jesus Christ, embracing the Book of Mormon, and trusting revelation amid life's uncertainties at a campus devotional Tuesday.
September 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · 3 sources
Maine parents battle in court over children's religious upbringing
Deseret News examines a custody dispute in Maine where divorced parents are fighting over their children's religious education, with one parent wanting to raise the children as Latter-day Saints and the other objecting. The case highlights broader legal questions about parental rights, religious freedom, and how courts handle faith disputes in custody battles. Legal experts note that courts typically avoid favoring one religion over another but must balance both parents' rights when they disagree.
September 16, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via Deseret News
LDS Church's push for younger marriage meets modern motherhood's resistance
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' hope that lowering the minimum mission age for young women will lead to earlier marriages faces skepticism from therapists and Latter-day Saint mothers concerned about mental health impacts, according to KUER. Church President Russell M. Nelson announced the policy change with the stated goal of increasing birth rates among members, but mental health professionals and current mothers question whether encouraging younger marriages addresses the real pressures facing modern LDS women.
September 16, 2026 at 3:03 AM MT · via KUER · 2 sources
Latter-day Saints mark 9/11 anniversary with service across U.S.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in community service projects across the United States on September 11 and 12 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
September 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · 2 sources
Elder Bednar explores finding direction in 'messed up' world at YSA conference
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles addressed patterns for spiritual direction during a Utah Area young single adult conference, acknowledging the challenges of navigating what he called a "messed up" world. The apostle's remarks focused on practical spiritual guidance for young adults facing contemporary challenges.
September 15, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via Deseret News · 2 sources
Tributes honor BYU Kennedy Center director killed in bike crash
Vincent Stanley Benfell, the associate international vice president at Brigham Young University and director of the Kennedy Center for International Studies, was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in Provo, according to ABC4 Utah. Colleagues described him as "admired, loved, and respected."
September 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 5 sources
Grand Blanc opens resiliency center ahead of LDS church attack anniversary
A resiliency center opened in Grand Blanc, Michigan, ahead of the anniversary of an attack at a local Latter-day Saint meetinghouse. The center aims to provide mental health and community support resources.
September 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM MT · via WSMH · 2 sources
U.S. airman shot down over Iran describes faith sustaining him during rescue wait
A U.S. airman shot down over Iran recounts how his faith in God sustained him while awaiting rescue, according to Deseret News. The feature examines his experience and the role religious belief played during the crisis.
September 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM MT · via Deseret News
For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem
Declining member retention rates in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflect systemic institutional challenges beyond individual faith crises, according to analysis carried by KIFI Local News 8 in Idaho Falls. The piece examines patterns in member disaffiliation and questions whether organizational factors contribute to departures.
September 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · via KIFI Local News 8 · 4 sources
Five Latter-day Saints reflect on Sept. 11 and how it shaped their faith
Five members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share personal accounts of how the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks influenced their spiritual journeys, according to the Deseret News.
September 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM MT · via Deseret News
President Oaks to speak at Washington National Cathedral Sept. 16
President Dallin H. Oaks will deliver a keynote address on faith, religious liberty and the U.S. Constitution at the Washington National Cathedral on September 16, 2026, according to the Church newsroom. The address comes two days before Constitution Day.
September 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · via Deseret News · 8 sources