LDS Church
RadioWest examines Mormon trademark dispute and who controls the name
KUER's RadioWest aired a discussion examining who has the right to use the term "Mormon" and the Church's trademark dispute with Mormon Stories Podcast, according to the station's website. The episode explored the legal and cultural questions surrounding control of the Mormon name.
August 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via RadioWest | KUER · 9 sources
Apostles Uchtdorf and Andersen minister to fire survivors in Spokane
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Elder Neil L. Andersen visited Spokane, Washington on August 23 to minister to Latter-day Saints affected by recent wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes in Eastern Washington, according to the Church Newsroom.
August 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · 5 sources
LDS Church updates policy on non-KJV Bible translations
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints updated its General Handbook in December 2025 to change language regarding use of English Bible translations other than the King James Version, according to a post on the Mormon blog By Common Consent.
August 25, 2026 at 10:03 AM MT · via By Common Consent
Most former Latter-day Saints don't join another organized religion
When Latter-day Saints leave their church, most do not find another spiritual home in organized religion, according to studies examined by religion scholar Jana Riess in the Salt Lake Tribune. Most former members also do not plan to return to the LDS Church.
August 24, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 5 sources
Opposition in all things: church leaders acknowledged need for criticism
The Book of Mormon's teaching that there must be "opposition in all things" has been invoked by church leaders themselves to justify the need for criticism and challenge, even to truth claims, according to a Wheat and Tares analysis.
August 23, 2026 at 6:08 AM MT · via Wheat and Tares · 3 sources
Therapist bias shapes what clients hear in therapy sessions
Vulnerable therapy clients may hear therapist endorsement of life decisions where therapists believe they are merely facilitating self-discovery, according to an analysis in Public Square Magazine. The piece examines how therapist bias can subtly shape client choices, particularly around religious identity and practice.
August 23, 2026 at 6:08 AM MT · via Public Square Magazine
Former Latter-day Saint converts to Catholicism, cites 'state of grace'
A former Latter-day Saint who converted to Catholicism describes moving from what she experienced as an "emphasis on obedience" to a "state of grace," according to a Salt Lake Tribune profile. The story is part of a series examining why hundreds of Utahns convert to Catholicism each year.
August 23, 2026 at 6:08 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 3 sources
LDS students at Dallin Oaks' alma mater tackle LGBTQ+ issues in journal
Latter-day Saint students at the University of Chicago—the alma mater of Elder Dallin H. Oaks—have launched a new journal addressing LGBTQ+ issues, gender, and other challenging topics from within the faith. The publication showcases the diversity of thought among younger LDS members and reflects ongoing tensions between traditional church teaching and members seeking doctrinal evolution. The journal aims to create space for faithful members to engage difficult questions without leaving the church.
August 22, 2026 at 6:05 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Tribune: Church rebrand may undermine trademark case against Mormon Stories
The Salt Lake Tribune examines how the LDS Church's 2018 directive to stop using "Mormon" as shorthand may complicate its current trademark lawsuit against John Dehlin's "Mormon Stories" podcast. The analysis explores whether the church can credibly claim trademark confusion over a term it has publicly distanced itself from.
August 21, 2026 at 7:07 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 16 sources
LDS Church opposes dismissal of 'Mormon Stories' trademark lawsuit
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filed opposition to a motion to dismiss its federal trademark infringement lawsuit against the 'Mormon Stories' podcast, and spoke publicly about the case for the first time since filing. In a new court filing, the Church argues the lawsuit is about eliminating confusion caused by the podcast's use of "Mormon" in its name, not silencing John Dehlin's dissent or critical content.
August 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 15 sources
New Missouri Historic Sites website offers visitor resources
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched a new website for its Missouri historic sites, offering resources and information for visitors. The sites include locations significant to early Mormon history, including Far West and Adam-ondi-Ahman.
August 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM MT · via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org · 2 sources
Most former Mormons don't join another religion
Most people who leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do not formally resign their membership or join another faith, according to new analysis of religious affiliation data. The pattern suggests ex-Mormons are more likely to become religiously unaffiliated than to switch denominations.
August 20, 2026 at 10:06 AM MT · via Religion News Service · 14 sources