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LDS Church booming in Peru

The Mormon church footprint in Peru continues to grow. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently opened its 100th stake in Peru. That makes the South American country just the fourth country in the world with at least 100 stakes, which are collections of five to 12 smaller congregations similar to Catholic diocese.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert Guests Announced

American soprano Deborah Voigt and British actor John Rhys-Davies will join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for the annual Christmas season concerts in December.

BYUtv to broadcast Katherine Jenkins concert with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Katherine Jenkins – the young Welsh mezzo-soprano who was a 2012 finalist on ABC’s "Dancing with the Stars" – will once again take her place on American television on July 21 and again on the 24, when BYUtv broadcasts in entirety her upcoming concerts with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.

Being Mormon in Walton County, Georgia

As a faith, it has alternately fascinated and worried Americans since it first arose in a New York time more than a century earlier. It’s been denounced as a cult even as it is embraced by millions. It’s been the butt of jokes and parodies, been the ironic source of an entire Broadway musical and, with the candidacy of Republican Mitt Romney for the presidency, been in the news for months.

Anthony Sweat: Repicturing the Restoration

Our understanding of religion, whether it be scripture or history, is greatly influenced by art. The depictions we see impact not only how we picture certain passages, but also which passages we know at all. In his new book, "Repicturing the Restoration," artist Anthony Sweat felt a desire to capture some of the lesser-known parts of our Church history in hopes of expanding our understanding of the Church’s founding. Today, we talk with him about how Restoration art can change our perspective of this pivotal period.

Lola Ogunbote: Celebrating What Makes Us Who We Are

Born in Nigeria, raised in London and currently residing in Beijing, Lola Ogunbote is a lawyer-turned-soccer coach who has learned how to prioritize joy in life. It is her belief that true fulfillment is found as we seek our acceptance from God and celebrate each individual for the many things that make them who they are.

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."