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Dave and Connor O'Leary's second attempt to win the reality TV show "The Amazing Race" began clear back in February. The Mormon father-son duo was particularly interesting because of the challenges they overcame to make it back.

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Top 4 Countries in the World with the Most Mormons

There are members of the Church all over the world--they come from all walks of life and all have unique experiences and traditions that they bring into the Church. According to the Church's most recent statistical report, as of 2015, there are 15,634,199 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worshipping in 30,016 congregations and 150 temples.

Valentine's Day and the history of the Salt Lake Temple

It’s Feb. 14, 1853, in Salt Lake City. The Saints have been in the valley now for nearly six years and have worked hard to establish the city. It had been nearly six years since President Brigham Young — just four days after arriving in the valley — put his cane in the ground on July 28, 1947, and said, “Here we will build a temple for our God.”

#ISustain Campaign Evolves After Dissenting Votes at Conference

At least five people participated in vocally opposing the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The group, Any Opposed?, encouraged members in good standing who oppose the leadership of the Church to attend the Saturday afternoon session of conference and when the opposing vote is asked for, to stand with the hand raised to the square and say “opposed.” The group also encouraged participants to “bring a letter addressing your reasons for voting opposed so that you will have something to give to a church representative if given that opportunity.”

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Elder Holland Details the Miracles That Made the BYU Jerusalem Center Possible

At 6:45 a.m. on Nov. 14, 1985, President Gordon B. Hinckley, chairman of the Executive Committee of the BYU Board of Trustees, received an urgent phone call from BYU President Jeffrey R. Holland.

Church to Announce Washington D.C. Temple Open House Dates Thursday

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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From the Church

This new historic marker honors 5 generations of the Smith family

By Lindsey Williams

You may have never heard of Topsfield, Massachusetts, but the small town of 6,500 residents now has a historic marker that honors the family of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

From the Church

The St. George Utah Temple renovation will soon be complete. See what’s been done

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

St. George is the first of several historic, pioneer-era temples to have its extensive renovations completed.

From the Church

Updates for new temples in England, Nevada, Texas, and Washington

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Big news for the Vancouver Washington Temple, the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple, the McKinney Texas Temple, and the Birmingham England Temple!

5 Ways to Handle Difficult Gospel Questions

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5 Strategies for Answering Difficult Gospel Questions

By Scott Thormaehlen, Author of Day of Defense: Positive Talking Points for the Latter Days

Once again, general conference has come and gone, and members of the Church are left with the words of prophets and apostles of the Lord who expressed key fundamentals for sharing the gospel. These fundamentals included: gaining a larger view of the plan of salvation, possessing a sound understanding of the scriptures, and sharing without a contentious spirit. In addition, authorities counseled against trying to prove the gospel’s truth; however, they urged members to work diligently to spread the message of the Restoration so it can be heard above those who misrepresent LDS beliefs.