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When 4 Chaplains from Different Faiths Gave Their Lives for Others

By Kristine Frederickson, for LDS Living

In 1943, a World War II American transport ship, the SS Dorchester, was struck midship by a torpedo fired from a German submarine. Over 900 people — many young soldiers far from home for the first time in their lives — were on board. In the dead of night chaos ensued as the ship quickly began to sink and individuals rushed to find life jackets and lifeboats. Over 600 died that night while some 230 were rescued.

The gunslinging general authority who went to prison on the Prophet’s orders: 7 amazing facts about Porter Rockwell

By Danielle B. Wagner

A notorious gunslinger, wanted man, and devout Church member, Orrin Porter Rockwell led a life of paradox. His lethal accuracy with a shotgun and policy to “always shoot first … That way they know you’re armed” made his time as a lawman controversial at best. Charged with murder or attempted murder on three occasions, Porter was acquitted twice and died before the last charge could come to courts. Despite his rough-and-tumble attitude, Porter Rockwell remained unshakably faithful to the Church and its leaders until his death in June 1878, serving as a body guard to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. The incongruities and myths surrounding Rockwell’s life have drawn the fascination of Mormons and non-Mormons alike. But here are a few curious tidbits you might not have known about Orrin Porter Rockwell.

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Carmen O’Donnal and Auguste Lippelt: Two women who changed the face of the Church

By Emily Cushing

Read the stories of two faithful Latter-day Saint women, including a convert from Guatemala who inspired the Gospel Principles class and the consolidated Sunday meeting block.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Sting, + 9 More Music Legends Who've Performed with Mormons

By LDS Living Staff

From rock and roll to country music to thetop of the Billboard charts, Mormons have had their fair share of fame when it comes to the music industry. So it's no wonder Mormon artists have performed with a whole gamut of celebrities, from Celine Dion to Jamie Foxx. Check out these incredible performances:

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: Sister Missionaries Sing Hauntingly Beautiful Song About Overcoming Our Brokenness to Find Light

By Lindsey Miller

Two sister missionaries serving in South Korea are inspiring thousands with a beautiful song they wrote about mental health and suicide.

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Most Notorious Burglar in San Francisco Found Power to Change Through the Savior, LDS Church

By LDS Living Staff

The San Fransisco Spider-Man is one of the most notorious burglars in the city's history, having robbed over 50 buildings by scaling walls, leaping between buildings, breaking in through skylights and attics, and even robbing businesses while people were still inside. This iconic thief is also a Mormon.

Recent LDS Church Publication Clarifies Misconception Perpetuated by 'The Book of Mormon' Musical

The Mormon Church is pushing back against the notion that members of the faith are taught they'll get their own planet in the afterlife, a misconception popularized in pop culture most recently by the Broadway show "The Book of Mormon."

From the Church

Church Marks Centennial of World War I Christmas Truce

This Christmas Eve, December 24, 2014, marks 100 years since a Christmas truce took place in Belgium during World War I. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is commemorating the anniversary by participating in the release of a video in a joint project with other faith groups.

Mormon Representatives Discuss Church Humanitarian Efforts at the United Nations

Representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed the role of the Church’s global humanitarian outreach efforts at a meeting at the United Nations in New York City on 27 February 2014. The gathering was part of the Focus on Faith series of the Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO) Relations and Advocacy Section of the U.N.’s Department of Public Information (DPI). The U.N. officially recognized the Church as an NGO several years ago.

Fun

Ring Company Gives Facelift to LDS Jewelry

By Celestial Ringdom

As much as we love things from the past, sometimes they can look a little dated. The original CTR ring from the 1970’s was great at the time; along with cassette players, perms and platform shoes. We’ve moved on.