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LDS Church leader detained in Russia on terrorism financing allegations
A leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been detained in Russia on allegations of "financing terrorism," according to Russian Life magazine. The arrest represents a significant escalation in tensions between the Church and Russian authorities.
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM MT · via Russian Life magazine
First Lady of Liberia joins Church leaders for hospital groundbreaking
The First Lady of Liberia joined leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new maternity hospital, according to the Church's Africa newsroom. The project reflects the Church's humanitarian work on the African continent.
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM MT · via news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.org · 2 sources