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Italians Wowed by Michelangelo Motif in Rome Temple

The first Italians to tour the new Rome Italy Temple stopped just inside the front door Monday and began to point and smile at something familiar, even though none had ever been inside a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before.

BYU’s Batty named National Track Athlete of the Year

After steady performances all season long and winning an individual national championship, BYU junior Miles Batty has been named the National Men’s Track Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. “I never really would have thought I would win something like this,” Batty said. “Knowing I was voted this honor gives me a lot of confidence and added pressure to accomplish all my goals going forward.”

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Watch: The Moment Sister Wendy Nelson Gained a Witness of Her Husband's Calling

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"I am a witness by being present, and I am a witness by being absent, that the Lord indeed instructs His prophet," Sister Wendy Nelson begins in the Church video "My Witness: Sister Wendy Watson Nelson."

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5 Ways to Feel the Spirit in Everyday Life

“Why don’t I feel a burning in my bosom?” Almost every Latter-day Saint has asked this question when the Spirit “Why don’t I feel a burning in my bosom?” Almost every Latter-day Saint has asked this question when the Spirit seems to elude the deepest pleadings of the heart. Recognizing the Holy Ghost isn’t meant to be a piece of cake, but it doesn’t have to be a rarity either.

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Missionaries Safe, Church Members Have Lost Homes Following Volcanic Eruption in Hawaii

The volcanic eruption from the Kilauea volcano has impacted many Latter-day Saints in Hawaii. Hilo Hawaii Stake President Samuel Erbe said the fumes from the lava “make you feel light-headed; it burns your skin and eyes and makes you nauseated. It makes your life miserable.” Despite these difficulties, Latter-day Saints are rallying to help others in the community.

Criticism follows Businessweek cover on Mormon Church finances

The new Bloomberg Businessweek magazine cover on LDS Church finances drew broad-based criticism Thursday. "The Businessweek cover is in such poor taste it is difficult to even find the words to comment on it," said Michael Purdy, a spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "Sadly, the cover is a reflection of the bias and speculative nature of the article itself. It is narrow and incomplete, omitting, for instance, a good deal of information given on how church resources are used.

First Presidency Encourages More Missionaries to Use iPads

More missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be using digital devices as they preach the gospel in the United States, Canada, Japan and western Europe. The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are expanding the use of mobile devices following a successful pilot program that has been in place since last fall involving 6,500 missionaries in 30 missions in the United States and Japan. Missionaries are equipped with specially configured iPad minis for studying and teaching the gospel.

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Watch: Latter-day Saint 9/11 Survivor Shares How He Found Hope in the Church

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On the 10th anniversary of 9/11 the Mormon Channel created a video sharing the inspiring story of one survivor and how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his faith helped him grapple with the guilt and trauma he experienced after the terrorist attacks. We wanted to share Victor's story to remember those whose lives were lost and others who lives were unalterably changed on September 11, 2001.

Church Leaders Give Preview of Topics for Next Women's Session of Conference

During a year when the Church is celebrating the 100th anniversary of family home evening and the 20th anniversary of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” general leaders of the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society organizations are looking forward with great anticipation to the general women’s session of general conference. Though no topics were assigned, leaders say they have felt guided to prepare messages with a focus on homes and families.

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The Love Story of Joseph Smith and Emma Hale

Emma's parents were opposed to the young Joseph Smith, but she was willing to cast her fate with his, and the love between them became a power for good and service to others throughout their lives.