The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. We extend a heartfelt thank you and our congratulations to all who played a part in the passage of the amended Respect for Marriage Act. Their efforts to protect religious freedom as Congress sought to codify the Supreme […]
A Latter-day Saint Composer Infuses a New Christmas Album with Big Band Joy
Richard Williams, a Latter-day Saint composer and multi-instrumentalist, creates a lush tapestry of big band swing, symphonic, and rock arrangements for a dozen Christmas classics on HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS. Williams has found success writing music for the lucrative online gaming market. Although he has been playing and composing music for over 15 years, HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS is his debut […]
Latter-day Saint Broadway Actor Quentin Oliver Lee Dies of Cancer
After a six-month struggle with colon cancer, Broadway actor Quentin Oliver Lee of Latter-day Saints, best known for his renowned portrayal of the Phantom in the 2018 North American Tour of “Phantom of the Opera,” passed away on December 1, 2022. Lee’s wife Angie announced his passing in a touching Instagram post where she wrote: Quentin passed […]
Presiding Bishopric explains how helping those in need is at ‘the heart of the gospel’
From the bishops’ storehouse at Welfare Square, the Presiding Bishopric provided a glimpse into the welfare and humanitarian efforts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Last year, the Church expended over $900 million for helping the needy around the world,” said Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé. “Helping others and reaching out to the people in need […]
Egyptian Ambassador Meets with First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ
The Arab Republic of Egypt’s ambassador to the United States paid a visit to the world headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mrs. Hala Elhusseiny Youssef, His Excellency Motaz Zahran’s wife, was present at the event alongside her husband. Ambassador Zahran and Mrs. Youssef visited with members of the First Presidency […]
North Korean soldier saves LDS prisoner and escape North Korea together
Millar, an American fighter pilot, crashed behind enemy lines in North Korea during the Korean War. When he was ejected, he broke his ankles and was apprehended and interrogated by communist soldiers. After months of being held captive, Millar was finally able to escape the communist prison. He hobbled and crawled across the North Korean […]
Man Breaks into Provo City Center Temple
A 33-year-old man broke into the Provo City Center Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah, claiming he wanted to escape from the cold weather, police reports say. Sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning, the man broke a stained glass window valued at $4,000 with a metal tray, unlocked […]
Lindsey Stirling Joins The Chosen for New “O Holy Night” Music Video
A Summary of the 2022 First Presidency Christmas Devotional
Four leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with the faith’s world-famous choir, spent over an hour Sunday night focused on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. “Christmas is a time to remember that we are all children of a Father in Heaven, who gave his Only Begotten Son that […]
New Children’s Christmas Song Reminds Us to Radiate the Light of Christ
“Shine,” a brand-new children’s Christmas song by Angie Killian, is sure to radiate the light of Jesus Christ into your Christmas season. Of the song, Killian shared, “Have you ever looked up at the sky on clear December nights and wondered if that Christmas star is still up there shining? I know I have!! I’m […]
Former Rugby Star Sentenced to Prison for Stabbing of Latter-day Saint Leader
On October 25, 2019, Manase Fainu, a rising National Rugby League star, stabbed a Latter-day Saint youth leader in the back after an intense brawl took place outside a church dance in Sydney. A judge handed down a sentence Friday of eight years in jail with a non-parole period of four years and three months. […]
Stanford Band Apologizes After Using Latter-day Saint Temple Language During Half-Time Show
The Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band often pushes the boundaries with what the university calls “lighthearted and satirical halftime performances.” For Latter-day Saints, their halftime show on November 26, which coincided with the school’s football game against Brigham Young University, went too far. Entitled “gay chicken,” the performance included a skit in which two […]