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President Nelson’s incredible response when a journalist asked if the Church excludes women

While in Uruguay during his 2018 ministry visit to South America, President Russell M. Nelson had an extensive interview with Sergio Rubin, Pope Francis’s official biographer. “Many churches are ruled by men, at the exclusion of women,” said Mr. Rubin. “Is this the case for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?”

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First Presidency Calls 8 New Mission Presidents to Serve in Scotland, Taiwan + More

From Scotland to Taiwan and Bolivia to the Philippines, the First Presidency has called eight new mission presidents and their wives to serve in missions throughout the world.

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10 Successful Church Programs That Were Discontinued or Changed

MR says: As the membership of the Church grows and its makeup changes, so, sometimes, does its programs. Check out these 10 Church programs that have changed over the years.

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How One Rare Book Collector Acquired a First Edition Book of Mormon Signed by Hyrum Smith and Previously Owned by Freed Slaves

This Book of Mormon previously owned by freed slaves and signed by Hyrum Smith has a rich and interesting history, "This one has just a spectacular story as to where it was and how it disappeared for 140 years before it resurfaced in 2004," the current owner of the Book of Mormon said. "That's the real story."

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"Miracle Maker": The New Holiday Film Your Family Won't Want to Miss

By Covenant Communications

A delightful full-length feature film about a turn-of-the-century Western town in desperate need of a Christmas miracle is releasing on DVD on November 3.

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Experts Weigh in on Why You Should Accept President Nelson's Social Media Challenge and Offer Tips for Success

This article was originally posted after President Russell M. Nelson issued a challenge to the youth to fast from social media for seven days. In light of the new challenge, given by President Nelson in the general women’s session of conference last weekend, we thought this article would be a great reminder of the benefits and blessings of social media fasts.

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How Elder Soares Impacted a Nonmember Who Felt She Should Enter an LDS Meetinghouse to Find More Happiness

Just before the 40th anniversary of the priesthood revelation, Elder Neil L. Andersen and Elder Ulisses Soares visited Latter-day Saints in West Africa. “The Church is growing and becoming a great people of faith and righteousness because of the good people there,” Elder Andersen said. Learn more about how the Church in Africa has grown to 300,000 members in 40 years.

Fun Facts About Hotel Utah

By Alexis Sanders

On June 9, 1911, the Hotel Utah opened its doors in Salt Lake City. Today, it's known as the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, but back then it was know as the place to be in Salt Lake.

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How Can We See Satan's Lies for What They Really Are?

Only through knowledge and our Heavenly Father's help can we overcome the power of the adversary.

Barbie in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition?

By Jamie Armstrong

Barbie made a splash this week when she appeared in the 50th anniversary issue of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.