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Mormons in Italy rejoice, Church granted country's 'official' status
More than 150 years since the first Italian Latter-day Saints were baptized, and after decades-long efforts and negotiations, the Italian government has granted The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) official status as a church and “partner of the state.” As Maurizio Ventura, president of the Pisa congregation, explained, “The intesa is a fulfillment of a long-awaited blessing.” This legal status gives the Church greater freedom to do more good, both as a church and as a social institution.
Romney quotes Book of Mormon in speech
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney struck a somber tone in a speech Friday morning in addressing the fatal shooting at a movie theater in a Denver suburb – and he seemingly harked back to a passage from his faith's signature scripture, the Book of Mormon. “Today we feel not only a sense of grief, but perhaps also of helplessness,” Romney said. “But there is something we can do. We can offer comfort to someone near us who is suffering or heavy-laden. And we can mourn with those who mourn in Colorado.”
Split emerges among Mormon scholars
As the field of Mormon studies has expanded and moved into the academic mainstream, LDS scholars are divided about which path to take into the future: Explore a broader, more complex swath of history and belief, or remain focused on defending the faith’s unique scripture? Write as neutral analysts or as well-versed believers? A year after the two sides publicly parted company over the direction of the Mormon Studies Review, each group has launched its own writings, with separate boards of editors and mission statements.
Famous Latter-day Saints
Lindsey Stirling Named One of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Music
In 2010, "America’s Got Talent" judge Piers Morgan told Lindsey Stirling there was no place in the world for a dubstep violinist. Five years later, Stirling has been named to the 2015 Forbes 30 Under 30 in Music list. In addition to the 28-year-old member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the list includes Ed Sheeran, Florida Georgia Line, Meghan Trainor and Sam Smith.
Mormon missionaries thwart burglars-to-be
They were suspected of breaking into homes in Mesa. But it wasn't security cameras or even police officers that led to their capture. It was Mormon missionaries on their way home from their missionary work who stopped the crime. Fighting crime isn't something most young members of the LDS church ever expect to do while on their mission. But a pair of Mormon missionaries came to the rescue, busting a pair of suspected would-be burglars.
Personal remembrances of Frances Monson, a gift to LDS Church president, others
Top of Utah residents are among those mourning the loss of Frances B. Monson, the wife of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Thomas S. Monson. Frances Monson, 85, died surrounded by family at 6:35 a.m. Friday in a Salt Lake City hospital. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
From the Church
Elder Ballard Celebrates Anniversaries of Church History Sites
Apostle Elder M. Russell Ballard recently traveled to Kirtland, Ohio, and Liberty, Missouri, to participate in events at historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in those areas. Fifty years ago, the reconstructed Liberty Jail was dedicated, and 10 years ago the buildings of historic Kirtland opened to visitors, meticulously rebuilt or restored to their 1830s appearance. Both sites have special significance in the Church’s early history.
Majority of Protestant pastors back Mormon candidate, but some undecided
A majority of Protestant pastors plan to vote for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, according to a new survey, but nearly a quarter are still undecided less than a month from Election Day. Just 17 percent of Protestant pastors said they would vote to re-elect President Obama, with 57 percent favoring Romney and 22 percent undecided, according to a survey conducted by LifeWay Research.
LDS Church to Open Largest Temple in 17 Years
Seventeen years ago, the LDS Church had 50 temples in 22 countries, but not enough for a global church whose members believe temples provide the "crowning blessings" of their faith. Some of those members saved money much of their lives and traveled for a week or more to finally attend a temple and receive those sacred blessings.
Modern Archaeology Supports Book of Mormon Origins
In the late 1820s, when Joseph Smith announced that he’d recovered an ancient book that had been written on metal plates and concealed by one of its authors in a stone box, his claim was widely derided. It still is.