This special on-location "Mormon Land" podcast from Africa focuses on the church's growth and challenges in Kenya, which just gained it first LDS temple.

For years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints frowned upon cremation, insisting that burial was theologically preferred for the dead. But more and more Latter-day Saints and other believe...

LDS Church is growing rapidly in this African county, as it is elsewhere on that continent, but challenges range from "bride prices" to modern polygamy.

Highlights, talk summaries and announcements from the weekend's LDS General Conference.

In accord with a new Utah law, the LDS Church and other faiths are cross-checking their youth volunteers against sex offender registries.

An LDS couple have created a new way to dispose of temple garments: Send them to "Celestial Recycling."

A Latter-day Saint psychologist discusses the viewing of pornography. Is it an addiction? Why do some men and women view it? What does the church teach about it? How can people stop?

LDS apostle Jeffrey R. Holland surprises attendees by speaking at RootsTech 2025, paying tribute to his late wife and reflecting on changes throughout his life.

It has become increasingly unacceptable for BYU faculty members to display any rainbow images — pins, flags, posters.

As the Trump administration threatens the status of refugees, LDS apostle Dieter Uchtdorf tells his story of being driven from country to country when he was a boy.

LDS apostle Patrick Kearon discusses the problems of pornography at a Utah anti-porn conference.

The LDS Church has revised illustrations explaining polygamy to kids, eliminating some cartoons and changing the message from "obedience" to "a rare exception" to the teaching of monogamy.

Utah clergy voice support for lawsuit opposing Trump administration's move allowing ICE to enter sanctuaries. Despite being a strong proponent of religious freedom, the LDS Church is not among them.

"Mormon Land" podcast excerpts explore what an LDS immigrant and an LDS law professor have to say about their church's response to President Donald Trump's crackdown on undocumented immigrants.

An LDS immigrant and an LDS attorney discuss Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and the church's response to it.

The First Presidency of the LDS Church has sent a letter to local leaders about the handling of undocumented immigrants.

Excommunicated Latter-day Saint Laurie Lee Hall, a former bishop, stake president and temple architect, discusses her new biography, "Dictates of Conscience: From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as ...

Writer and scholar Jonathan Rauch says the LDS Church may have found the answer to balancing cultural war issues with religion.

Tribune reporter dissects the legal arguments in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the LDS Church.

In the latest LDS news, we sample critical reviews of "American Primeval" and explore the Netflix series from a historical perspective.

Helmut Hubener opposed Hitler, based on his Mormonism, and was the youngest political dissident executed in Nazi Germany.

Under the LDS Church's new education boss, many BYU faculty members feel demeaned, disrespected, powerless — and afraid.

The LDS Church publishes cartoons to teach children about 19th-century polygamy.

Joseph's example of loving Mary and her child is inspiring to all kinds of dads and stepdads throughout history.

"Mormon Land" podcast on LDS Church's exponential growth in Africa — why it's happening, the challenges and opportunities it brings.

Dating across Utah's religious divide can be tough for both parties and their families. Worries and pressures abound. What are the challenges? What are the rewards?

To Christians, gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins. So is that's what happening on Thanksgiving? Scholars say no.

Fifteen years after John Jones died in the Nutty Putty Cave, the story has become a scar for some and a curiosity for many.

What Lavina Fielding Anderson, one of the "September Six" excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sought in life, she finally achieved in death: readmission into the faith...

“By denying transgender people opportunities to use the restroom, attend overnight activities and serve with youth or children, the church reinforces harmful misconceptions that trans people are someh...

Atlantic reporter McKay Coppins discusses Latter-day Saint voters' role in Donald Trump's election victory.

Mormon scholar Matthew Bowman on what "Conclave" teaches us about secularism and faith.

Heretic's darkly hopeful ending, explained.

Atlantic reporter McKay Coppins discusses Trump's election victory, the role Latter-day Saints played in it, and how the incoming GOP White House and Congress may impact the church.

Latest Latter-day Saints news: A BYU math professor draws criticism for posting a warning about Donald Trump; apostle Jeffrey Holland returns to travel abroad; Russell Nelson dedicates 200th temple.

Helmut Hubener opposed Hitler, based on his Mormonism, and was the youngest political dissident executed in Nazi Germany.

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