8 ways to help younger siblings adjust after your missionary leaves

Here is the latest news on Joshua Holt, an LDS returned missionary who has spent 16 months imprisoned in Venezuela. The Washington Post writes, "In the case of Holt, Ruperti has become convinced the American is being held unjustly as a political bargaining chip, people familiar with his involvement say."

"The Church is really not so much about an organization. The Church is much more about you, about every individual member—that makes all the difference. Your work, your service, your love, your kindness to God and fellow men is a reflection of what the Church is all about," President Dieter F. Uchtdorf says in a new Church videothanking members and people around the world for their humanitarian efforts following so many natural disasters.

Zimbabwe has been plunged into turmoil as troops, tanks, and other armored vehicles moved into the capital city of Harare. The military seized control of the country, placing longtime President Robert Mugabe (93), under house arrest.

In 2013 Buzzfeed ran an article on "25 Things Mormon Girls Love." Number one on the list? Pinterest.

The Women of Faith in the Latter Days series gives voice to generations of Latter-day Saint women belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its purpose is to let women speak for themselves and tell their own stories in authentic ways, using original sources when possible. It diverges from traditional histories by bringing forward stories of little-known women from a wide variety of backgrounds.[1] Here are just three inspiring stories about some of the women you'll find in the new book Women of Faith in the Latter Days: Volume 4: 1871-1900.

What a way to give meaningful service on the Sabbath.

Elder M. Russell Ballard met with BYU students at a campus devotional on Tuesday, answering tough questions that covered a variety of topics. “In the end, I was surprised to receive 767 questions,” he said. “They cover a variety of topics, including life at BYU, dating, doctrine, marriage, revelation, seeking perfection, and showing love to others.”

Filipino artists, including "Asia's Nightingale" Lani Misalucha, received a standing ovation by President Donald Trump at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gala.

With rib injuries and knee injuries threatening to take Lindsey Stirling out of Dancing with the Stars, the artist says her performances on the show are results of "miracle after miracle." In fact, in keeping up with doctors' appointments, the show, and learning choreography for her own tour, Stirling says the only way she has sustained through this time is with the help of heaven.