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10 Countries with the Highest Percentage of Mormons (+ the Country in Each Region with the Most Mormons)

On April 6, 1830, the Church was organized with just six members in Fayette, New York. More than 187 years later, the Church has grown to over 16 million members around the world.

Fun

5 RMs Become Philippines Stars for "Hey Joe Show"

LDS missionaries often return to their missions to visit converts, wards and families. But few return to visit tens of thousands of screaming fans.

Latter-day Saint Life

"Deadline" Features Incredible Trailer for Movie About Emma Smith and Jane Manning James

By LDS Living

The first-look trailer for the upcoming movie Jane and Emma is making waves, and Deadline is taking notice.

Latter-day Saint Life

President Nelson’s Remarkable First Year as Prophet Filled with Milestones, Travel, and Promises for More

In the past 12 months, President Russell M. Nelson and the senior leadership have changed the way Church members worship on Sundays, how they minister to one another, how priesthood quorums are organized, how missionaries begin their service and interact with their families, and how the Church’s name should be used. They’ve also introduced changes that affect every auxiliary organization in the Church.

From the Church

"It Is as Though He Has Been Unleashed": Sister Nelson on President Nelson's Role as Prophet

By Katie Lambert

While traveling with President Russell M. Nelson on his South American tour, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson says in a Newsroom video that the prophet's work so far "Is as though he has been unleashed."

Lesson Helps

Watch This Beautifully Illustrated Video Showing How the Book of Mormon Was Compiled

By Danielle Christensen

From the Book of Mormon videos released by the Church to new study guides and journals, several resources are now available to help Latter-day Saints as they study of the Book of Mormon this year.

Why a 2002 gold-medal Olympian calls the Tabernacle Choir’s Opening Ceremony performance his ‘most memorable moment’

Derek Parra experienced a thrill most of us never will—he earned not one but two Olympic medals in the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. Yet for this speed skater, having the medals draped around his neck wasn’t the most memorable moment of his Olympic experience. What was? Carrying an American flag that had flown above the World Trade Center on 9/11 into the Opening Ceremonies.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Common Questions About the Religious Freedom Debate (+ Answers from Experts)

By Jeff Hampton

Perhaps not since the 19th century has religious freedom been more of an issue for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A socio-cultural shift away from religiosity, combined with the recent Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex marriage, has prompted renewed conversation over the place religious freedoms should have in the courts and in the country at large. These discussions have tremendous potential to impact the Church for good or ill in the months and years ahead. This week’s 2015 Religious Freedom Annual Review at Brigham Young University explored the issue as a means of continuing productive and civil dialogue.

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Church’s ‘Be One’ celebration served as a springboard for Mauli Bonner’s ‘Green Flake’ film

Mauli Junior Bonner says when he first learned about enslaved pioneers, it strengthened him—he wanted to learn more about them, why they stayed, and what their experience had been like.

40: You're Welcome

Stories in this episode: Jim feels conflicted about receiving a life-saving kidney until three words change his perspective; A surprise friendship leads Arthur to see the connection we have with others is far more precious than material possessions.