“The greatest aspect of the mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith was to bear testimony of Jesus Christ,” Elder D. Todd Christofferson tells students at World Peace University. On November 22, 2022, a 15-foot-tall bronze statue of the Prophet Joseph Smith was unveiled at Pune, India’s World Peace Dome. The MIT World Peace University’s 263-foot-tall […]
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How a legally blind Paralympian sprinter is serving a unique mission in California
Talbot, a legally blind member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who represented the United States in the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, will serve for 18 months in an unusual way, training and competing in track and field while also speaking at Church-sponsored events, possibly using her musical talents, doing […]
Blind paralympian receives mission call without sending an application
A legally blind paralympian who competed at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics received an unexpected mission call without submitting an application. BYUI Radio reported that Taylor Talbot wanted to serve a mission for the Church for years, but after praying about it, she felt God told her not to. “I got the answer and it said, ‘No. […]
Disney Legend Lea Salonga announced as Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert guest artist
BYU Engineering Students Create World’s Smallest Book of Mormon
How the woman behind Encanto’s Dolores met the missionaries and sealed to the temple
LDS Church leaders join call for LGBTQ+ protection law
The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints are among the signees from 40 religious and educational organization calling for legislation in Florida to protect the members of the LGBTQ+ from discrimination. The letter, published Sunday in the Miami Herald and on Sept. 1 by the Tampa Bay Times under the headline “A call for peace,” asks […]
David Archuleta Releases Energetic Song About New Love, Says Faith is in Limbo
David Archuleta, known best for his 2008 run on American Idol and sugary-teen bops, steps out with a new style in “Faith In Me.” The song and subsequent music video feature Archuleta dancing freely and singing about new love. “This is the first song I think I’ve released feeling like, ‘OK, I’m at terms with myself, I’ve […]
Man sold multi-million dollar business to serve a mission, helps 20,000 refugees
Church of Jesus Christ Releases Statement of Admiration & Respect for Queen Elizabeth II
Church of Jesus Christ Launches Spotify & Other Music Streaming Services Accounts
Since you’re already listening to music on your favorite music streaming app, you may have wondered how to find songs from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Uplifting Christian pop and instrumental music from the Church are now available in the apps you already love. The Church is now featured as an official […]
Boise Latter-day Day Saint Meetinghouse Heavily Damaged by Fire
A Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Boise, Idaho, suffered extensive damage after a large fire burned through the building late Tuesday night. The Boise Fire Department responded to the two-alarm fire at 5645 S Maple Grove Rd. shortly before midnight. The team was able to have the fire “knocked down” according to the department’s social media page in […]