LDS Church
President Oaks tells interfaith forum faith belongs in global policymaking
The Salt Lake Tribune reports President Dallin H. Oaks told religious leaders gathered for the G20 Interfaith Forum that "faith-informed perspectives have a meaningful place in global policymaking." His opening remarks emphasized that people of faith can contribute to solving international challenges.
October 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 15 sources
Mormon Land podcast: LGBTQ members face contradiction in Church policy
The Salt Lake Tribune's Mormon Land podcast examines the tension LGBTQ individuals face in the LDS Church, where official policy states that same-sex attraction itself is not sinful but acting on it violates Church teachings on sexuality and marriage.
October 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 3 sources
LDS leaders send message to Pope Leo after cancer diagnosis
The First Presidency issued a statement Wednesday expressing hope and prayers for Pope Leo XIV's recovery following his lung cancer diagnosis announced Tuesday. The message represents interfaith outreach between the LDS Church and Catholic leadership.
October 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 7 sources
Elder Uchtdorf's influence on modern LDS Church examined in profile
Salt Lake City Weekly published a profile examining Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's role in shaping the modern LDS Church over his two decades in senior leadership. The article explores how the German-born apostle's background and approach have influenced Church culture and messaging during a period of significant institutional change.
October 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM MT · via Salt Lake City Weekly
Apostles share observations on Oaks' leadership at one-year mark
Church News gathered reflections from members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Dallin H. Oaks' leadership during his first year as Church president.
October 14, 2026 at 6:02 AM MT · via Church News · 3 sources
Reader: Church opposes gambling but remains silent on ICE detention
A Salt Lake Tribune reader questions why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken public positions on gambling but not on immigration enforcement and ICE detention practices.
October 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 14 sources
Church News reviews President Oaks' first year leading LDS Church
The Church News published a retrospective on President Dallin H. Oaks' first year as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, reviewing policy changes, temple announcements, and addresses during his tenure. Oaks became church president in October 2025 following the death of President Russell M. Nelson.
October 11, 2026 at 5:02 AM MT · via Church News · 2 sources
Mormon apologetics journal addresses tithing accountability questions
Public Square Magazine published an essay defending the Church's tithing practices and financial opacity, arguing that the spiritual impact of tithing transcends questions about budget transparency and investment returns.
October 10, 2026 at 3:25 AM MT · via Public Square Magazine · 2 sources
LDS journalist details sports betting spiral after apostle's warning
Atlantic journalist McKay Coppins, a practicing Latter-day Saint, discussed his experience with online sports betting on the Mormon Land podcast, describing how initial entertainment devolved into compulsion. His account appeared weeks before an LDS apostle condemned gambling in general conference.
October 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 4 sources
Columnist: Latter-day Saints who don't 'know' church is true can believe God accepts doubt
Salt Lake Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson writes that Latter-day Saints who struggle with spiritual certainty — who cannot say they "know" the church is true — can still believe God is OK with walking by faith rather than knowledge.
October 9, 2026 at 8:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Church donates $3 million to National Juneteenth Museum in Texas
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a $3 million donation toward the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth, which will house a genealogy center operated by FamilySearch. The museum commemorates the 1865 date when enslaved Texans learned of emancipation.
October 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM MT · via KSL · 7 sources
Pew survey shows Latter-day Saints lead in volunteering and social trust
A new Pew Research Center survey found Latter-day Saints rank highest among religious groups for volunteering and social trust, according to an analysis by Public Square Magazine. The data offers a portrait of LDS social engagement that stands out from other faith communities.
October 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM MT · via Public Square Magazine